Freedom Of Info / Information Release, Admin Assistant

Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria.

We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.

Freedom of Information / Information Release Administrative Assistant

- Permanent Full Time | Monthly day off! | Amazing leave entitlements
- Commitment to excellence | Contribute to a leading healthcare service

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is“Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

We are currently seeking a motivated and engaged individual with high attention to detail to work with our busy and dynamic Freedom of Information (FOI) and Information Release Service.

This role involves undertaking administrative tasks which relate to the disclosure of highly sensitive and confidential information, including searching, retrieving and compiling documents in response to subpoenas, summons’, police requests, child protection agency requests and others in accordance with relevant legislation.





The successful candidate will require excellent planning and strong organisational skills, be self-motivated and proactive and committed to continued service improvement. They will also have the capacity to collaborate effectively and work with all levels of staff at Eastern Health and outside agencies and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Previous experience in Release of Information, Freedom of Information or Medico-Legal roles.

About you

To be successful in this role you should possess:

- Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail
- Capability to work at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy
- The ability to work collaboratively as partof a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Advantages,



view the extensive range here!

- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Good to know:

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

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📌 Freedom Of Info / Information Release, Admin Assistant (Williamstown)
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