APS5 Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer Duration: 4-month contract with possibility of extension Location: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra or Sydney Salary: $95,440 - $99,461 Clearance: Baseline preferred Our government client is seeking an experienced APS5 Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer to manage and process Freedom of Information requests within a fast-paced information access setting.
This role will support the assessment, coordination, and delivery of information access requests while ensuring compliance with legislative, policy, and governance requirements.
Key Responsibilities Manage and process FOI requests relating to personal and non-personal information.
Analyse information and provide recommendations to support decision-making.
Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing materials, and submissions.
Coordinate information searches and liaise with business areas to obtain relevant records.
Monitor compliance with FOI legislation, policies, and procedures.
Resolve enquiries and escalate complex matters where required.
Maintain accurate records in accordance with information management requirements.
Support and mentor junior team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.
About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Experience processing FOI requests, including administrative access and decision-making,



within a Commonwealth or State/Territory agency.
Strong understanding of FOI legislation, information access processes, and associated policy requirements.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
Sound judgement, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
Experience in case management environments is highly regarded.
Key Skills: Freedom of Information • FOI • Information Access • Case Management • Administrative Decision Making • Regulatory Compliance • Records Management • Stakeholder Engagement • Policy Interpretation • Reporting • Quality Assurance • Government How to Apply: To apply, click the Apply Now button and send your up-to-date resume, for a confidential discussion call us now on ************.
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Reference number: ******* Profession:Government, Emergency Services DefenceFederal Government Company: Onpoint 365 Date posted: 28th Jul, ****

📌 Aps5 Freedom Of Information Officer - Rfx29826 (Canberra)
🏢 ONPOINT 365
📍 Canberra