Job Description
Career Opportunities: EL1 - Assistant Director, Freedom of Information, Integrity Branch, Affi
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Requisition ID*****-Posted02/09/2026-$126,838-$144,278- Location of Position (5) -Ongoing-Full Time
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EL1 - Assistant Director, Freedom of Information, Integrity Branch, Affi
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Title:
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EL1 - Assistant Director, Freedom of Information, Integrity Branch, Affi
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Classification(s):
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Employment Type:
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Ongoing , Full Time
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Business Division:
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Legal & Integrity
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Branch / Section:
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Integrity , Freedom of Information
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Location:
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We want to recruit the best people to our department. Our roles
n support flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to
n work from one of our departmental offices and hybrid (mixture of
n office and home-based work).
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This role is located in Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or
n Perth.
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A merit pool may be formed and used to fill future similar
n vacancies in these locations and other locations within the same
n metropolitan area.
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*****PM AEST, Thursday 17 September ****
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The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 33 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Direction ****. This vacancy is open only to people with disability.
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The prospect we have available
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The EL1 Assistant Director, Freedom of Information (FOI) leads a team of FOI Case Officers. They will set priorities, monitor caseloads and manage resources to ensure compliance with statutory timeframes.



The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement skills and a drive for continuous improvement.
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Timely and effective processing of FOI requests is fundamental to maintaining transparency and accountability in government. By providing the public with access to government-held information, FOI processes promote openness in decision-making, enable scrutiny of public administration, and strengthen public confidence in government institutions.
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What you will do
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managing, leadingand mentoringa team of FOI Case Officers, maintaining a positive working environment
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settingpriorities andmonitoringcase-loads,managing resources effectivelyto ensure compliance with statutory timeframes
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analysingand distillingcomplex information, anticipating issues and contributing to ongoing issues management
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providinghigh quality technical FOI advice to authorised Decision Makers and Action Officers
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manage Internal Reviews and Information Commissioner Reviews, where required to do so
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assistingand supportingportfolioministers and agencies with the processing of FOI requests, where required to do so
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developingand maintainingrelationships with key stakeholders including portfolio Ministers' offices, portfolio agencies and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
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contributingto the ongoing improvement of the FOIProcessing Frameworkwithin the Department
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enteringandmaintainingdataintoDepartmentalsystemstoensureaccurate recordkeeping
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📌 El1 - Assistant Director, Freedom Of Information, Integrity Branch, Affirmative Measures, Disability (Queensland)
🏢 Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
📍 Queensland