An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Team Leader - Information Release & Litigation Management to join a government agency committed to integrity, accountability and excellence in information governance.
Reporting to the Manager, Information Release & Litigation Management, you will lead a small team responsible for the timely and compliant release of information to external parties, including Freedom of Information (FOI) applications, court-ordered disclosures, and litigation-related requests.
This role is ideal for a professional with demonstrated experience in Freedom of Information, information governance, legal processes and team leadership who enjoys working in a complex and stakeholder-focused environment.

About the Role
As Team Leader, you will oversee information release activities and coordinate litigation matters while ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1992 and other relevant legislation. You will provide expert advice, manage complex requests and work collaboratively with legal representatives, government stakeholders and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and supervise a small team responsible for information release and litigation management functions.
- Manage the release of information and documents to external parties in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Process and determine applications under the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
- Coordinate public liability and other litigation matters.
- Liaise with RiskCover and the State Solicitor's Office (SSO) and provide instructions where legal representation is required.
- Maintain litigation and case registers, ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting.




- Manage responses to Summons, Subpoenas, Orders to Produce and other court orders.
- Provide expert advice on information access, privacy, confidentiality and records management requirements.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures and practices relating to information release and litigation management.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and agency obligations.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Essential Skills & Experience

- Robust leadership experience with the ability to guide, mentor and support a team.
- Extensive experience processing requests for information, including Freedom of Information applications.
- Sound knowledge of legal and court processes, including subpoenas and court-ordered document production.
- Comprehensive understanding of legislation relating to information management, privacy, confidentiality and information release.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and decision-making skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation and policy to complex matters.

Highly Regarded





- Experience working within a government or public sector environment.
- Experience managing litigation matters and liaising with legal representatives.
- Knowledge of records management and information governance frameworks.

If you are a proactive leader with expertise in Freedom of Information, legal processes and information governance, we encourage you to apply.

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📌 Team Leader Information Release and Litigation Management (Perth)
🏢 Dfp Recruitment
📍 Perth