Freedom of Information Officer

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Access to 5 weeks annual leave and Salary Packaging benefits
• Opportunities to build your skills and career within a large health service. 
• Ongoing professional development, training and learning opportunities. 

The Position 

Job Reference: 4683

Position Title: Freedom of Information Officer
Classification: HS3 - HS25
Salary per hour (exc. super): $39.18 - $43.32
Hours per fortnight: 48
Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time

Closing date: 27/10/2026

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer at Bendigo Health is responsible for managing and processing FOI applications and other requests for the release of information in accordance with relevant legislation, privacy requirements, and professional standards. The role involves assessing requests for clinical and corporate information, coordinating the identification and preparation of documents, making decisions regarding information release, managing statutory timeframes, and liaising with applicants, legal representatives, medical staff, government agencies, Police, Coroners, and other external stakeholders.

The position also provides advice and support to Bendigo Health staff on FOI, privacy, confidentiality, and information-release matters. The FOI Officer contributes to privacy policies and procedures, staff education and training, compliance activities, reporting, and privacy awareness initiatives. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgement, confidentiality, legislative knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information and competing priorities within strict deadlines.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community. 

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Finance and Resources Division is responsible for financial functions, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring and analysis, together with our procurement, materials management, facilities management, payroll and Public Private Partnership (PPP) functions. The division also includes Health Information Services with key roles in medical record management, clinical documentation, freedom of information, and external data reporting requirements.  These are essential non-clinical services providing high-quality support, advice, monitoring and compliance functions. The team are focussed on delivering the strategic vision within their responsibilities and on assisting the organisation operationally.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Jane Tyack, Acting Manager - Service Delivery on 03 5454 6957  for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE 

Careers Video Reference: Welcome to Bendigo Health

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