Job Description

APS5 Freedom of Information Officer - RFx29826

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APS5 Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer

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Duration: 4-month contract with possibility of extension
n Location: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra or Sydney
n Salary: $95,440 - $99,461
n Clearance: Baseline preferred

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Our government client is seeking an experienced APS5 Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer to manage and process Freedom of Information requests within a quick-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.

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Key Responsibilities

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Manage and process FOI requests relating to personal and non-personal information.
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Analyse information and provide recommendations to support decision-making.
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Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing materials, and submissions.
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Coordinate information searches and liaise with business areas to obtain relevant records.
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Monitor compliance with FOI legislation, policies, and procedures.
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Resolve enquiries and elevate complex matters where required.
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Maintain accurate records in accordance with information management requirements.
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Support and mentor junior team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.
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About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

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Experience processing FOI requests, including administrative access and decision-making, within a Commonwealth or State/Territory agency.
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Solid understanding of FOI legislation, information access processes, and associated policy requirements.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Robust stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
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Sound judgement, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
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Experience in case management environments is highly regarded.
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Key Skills:

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Freedom of Information

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FOI
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Information Access
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Case Management
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Administrative Decision
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Making

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Regulatory Compliance
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Records ManagementStakeholder Engagement
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Policy Interpretation
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Reporting
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Quality Assurance
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