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



you will bring:
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Extensive experience leading Freedom of Information functions and managing complex, sensitive and high-profile requests.
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Tertiary qualifications in Law or a related discipline.
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Eligibility to hold a Legal Practising Certificate in Victoria and/or another Australian jurisdiction.
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Strong knowledge of Victorian Freedom of Information legislation and information release obligations.
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Demonstrated experience managing external review processes and regulatory stakeholders.
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Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build capability, drive performance and develop high-performing teams.
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Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
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A strategic mindset with the ability to balance transparency, legislative compliance and organisational risk.
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Why Apply?
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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.
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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.
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We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.
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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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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at

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