APS5 Freedom of Information Officer - RFx*****
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 environment. 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 elevate 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.
Solid 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 ManagementStakeholder Engagement
Policy Interpretation
Reporting
Quality Assurance
Government
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