Freedom of Information & Information Release Manager
Geelong | $182,500 TRP | Permanent Full-Time
An exceptional opportunity has become available for an experienced
Manager, Freedom of Information & Information Release
to lead a critical governance function within a prominent Victorian organisation.
Based in Geelong, this permanent leadership role is responsible for overseeing Freedom of Information and information release functions, providing expert legal and strategic advice, and driving best-practice governance, compliance and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the organisation's Freedom of Information and information release functions.
Provide expert legal, strategic and operational advice to senior leaders on FOI obligations, governance and risk.
Oversee the end-to-end management of information release requests, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and service standards.
Deliver advice and support regarding complex, sensitive and high-profile matters, including external reviews and appeal processes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, government agencies and key internal stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, reporting, technology and service delivery.
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and psychologically protected culture.
Monitor legislative developments and emerging trends to ensure organisational compliance and best practice.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:




Extensive experience leading Freedom of Information functions and managing complex, sensitive and high-profile requests.
Tertiary qualifications in Law or a related discipline.
Eligibility to hold a Legal Practising Certificate in Victoria and/or another Australian jurisdiction.
Strong knowledge of Victorian Freedom of Information legislation and information release obligations.
Demonstrated experience managing external review processes and regulatory stakeholders.
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build capability, drive performance and develop high-performing teams.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
A strategic mindset with the ability to balance transparency, legislative compliance and organisational risk.
Why Apply?
This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a respected organisation where your expertise will directly influence decision-making, governance outcomes and enterprise-wide practices.
You'll join a values-driven environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and professional growth while leading a highly specialised team within a complex regulatory setting.
We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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