Closes: 24 September 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6 Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation

Position No: 46503

Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra

Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 September 2026

Contact Officer: Joey Rose on [email protected] or (02) 6205 9212

Details: Infrastructure Canberra is looking for a Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer to join the Governance, Audit and Risk team within the Chief Operating Office branch.

The FOI Officer is responsible for processing FOI applications and providing general support to the Governance, Audit and Risk team. This position is also responsible for implementing changes under the FOI Act 2016, including the Open Access Information Scheme (OAIS).

To be successful in this role you require the ability to research, analyse and interpret legislation, manage competing priorities to meet legislative timeframes, and to build and sustain collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 March 2027 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.



A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to Apply: Please submit:

- A maximum two-page pitch outlining your suitability against the requirements of the role as outlined in the Position Description.
- A current curriculum vitae, contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted . Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 March 2027 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

📌 Freedom of Information Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra