Job Description

Freedom of Information Specialist

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5-Month Contract | Melbourne, VIC | Hybrid

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Join a progressive local government organisation

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Are you an experienced Freedom of Information (FOI) professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We are partnering with a respected local government organisation seeking a Freedom of Information Specialist to manage information access requests, provide expert legislative advice, and strengthen compliant information-release practices across the organisation.

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Working with a team-oriented team, you'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with Victorian FOI, privacy and health records legislation while influencing best practice through training, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Manage FOI and information access requests, ensuring timely and compliant outcomes.
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- Provide expert advice and guidance on complex and sensitive information-release matters.
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- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, templates and user guidance materials.
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- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal representatives and regulatory bodies.
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- Deliver training, workshops and reporting activities that promote compliance and continuous improvement.
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Must Have

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- Strong knowledge of FOI,



privacy and health records legislation within Victoria.
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- Demonstrated experience processing FOI requests in a complex environment.
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- Ability to interpret legislation and make sound, defensible decisions.
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills.
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Nice to Have

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- Experience within local government or the public sector.
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- Exposure to OVIC reviews, complaints management or subpoena coordination.
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- Experience developing policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
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- Relevant tertiary qualification in law, information management or a related discipline.
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Clicks IT Recruitment values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders and experiences, and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process.

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We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with a disability.

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Job Summary

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Pay:
n $50per hour

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Location:
n Victoria, Doncaster

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Job Type:
n Contract

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Specialisation:
n Other IT & Telecommunications

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Reference ID:
n BH-77733

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📌 Freedom of Information Specialist (Williamstown)
🏢 Clicks It Recruitment
📍 Williamstown