Job Description
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
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Information Access Officer (VPS4)
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Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)
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About the role
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DEECA is seeking an experienced, high‐performing Information Access practitioner to join our team delivering complex work across Freedom of Information (FOI), privacy and Parliamentary Orders workstreams.
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Reporting to the Manager Information Access, you will manage complex and sensitive FOI requests and deliver timely, defensible outcomes in a high‐demand environment. You will exercise sound judgement on challenging issues, provide practical advice to stakeholders, and contribute to the department's response to Parliamentary orders.
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You will also play a key role in lifting the quality and consistency of Information Access practices, contributing to improvements in systems, processes and guidance across the function.
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About you
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We are looking for candidates who can operate with a high degree of independence and judgement.
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You will bring:
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robust, demonstrated experience applying the Freedom of Information Act ****, including decision‐making on complex matters
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proven ability to manage complex, sensitive and time‐critical work, balancing legal risk and stakeholder expectations
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strong judgement and the ability to deliver clear, well‐reasoned and defensible decisions
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experience preparing high‐quality briefings and decision documents
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the ability to provide practical, authoritative advice to diverse stakeholders.
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Experience with Parliamentary Orders to produce documents or privacy will be highly regarded.
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This role offers exposure to complex, high‐profile work across government, with opportunities to broaden your expertise across FOI, privacy and Parliamentary Orders processes.
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You will join a high-performing, collaborative team and work in an environment that values judgement,



professionalism and continuous improvement.
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Flexible working arrangements are supported.
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Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
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A relevant legal qualification or experience in legal research and in interpretation of law is desirable, but not necessary.
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Knowledge and experience in the interpretation and application of FOI legislation and FOI administration including decision making and evaluation of other legislation and case law.
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Extensive experience in dealing with detailed and confidential material and preparation of detailed briefings, correspondence and reports.
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Management of a number of FOI applications simultaneously and prioritising work to achieve statutory response times.
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This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
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Other relevant information:
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Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace
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DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
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We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ******.
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We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.
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📌 Information Access Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
📍 Victoria