Senior Freedom of Information Officer - APS6
SA Government Contract(Full Time)
The Department's Information Access Unit is responsible for the management and processing of requests for information made under the FOI Act ****.
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Located - Adelaide SA
Four Months - With possible extension
Duties Include:
As an APS6 Senior Freedom of Information Officer
Manage complex Freedom of Information (FOI) matters relating to personal and non-personal access requests
Analyse, integrate and evaluate information to make decisions on complex matters.
Prepare documentation such as correspondence of a complex nature, briefing papers, reports, Ministerial responses and submissions to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner where required.
Conduct FOI internal reviews.
Manage and resolve sensitive issues, refer stakeholders to appropriate business area and/or elevate complex issues where necessary.
Provide specialist advice and technical expertise in area of specialisation to staff and stakeholders.
Provide regular quality assurance and check adherence with relevant procedures and legislation.
Maintain and file records in accordance with information management processes and security requirements.
Exercise delegations appropriate to role in accordance with legislation and guidelines.




Key Skills required as an APS6 Senior Freedom of Information Officer
Knowledge and sound understanding of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge and understanding, of legislation, policies, procedures and information management requirements relevant to the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.
Ability to lead a small team and achieve quality outcomes.
Plan, organise and prioritise work across a team in the context of competing priorities.
Communicate effectively and adapt communication style appropriate to the audience.
Build and develop internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Demonstrate initiative and apply sound judgement. Identify sensitive issues as they arise.
Research, analyse and problem solve.
Produce accurate work and show attention to detail.
The Ideal Candidates
The Information Access Unit is seeking an experienced Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer who is passionate about working in a hands‐on role, in a quick‐paced and agile environment. The FOI Officer will work across a broad range of personal and non-personal information requests, internal FOI review and engage with internal and external stakeholders on other complex matters.
To be eligible to apply for these roles you must be an Australian Citizen and be prepared to obtain or have a Baseline Security Clearance,
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