Findstaff provides comprehensive employment solutions across Blue and White-Collar industries. FindStaff have over 30 years' involvement in sourcing professional, experienced and astute candidates for businesses of all sizes & requirements.
We are seeking an experienced Right to Information Officer to manage and process information access requests in accordance with relevant Right to Information legislation.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in law, governance, information access or the public sector who can confidently manage sensitive information, interpret legislation and work to statutory deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Right to Information applications from receipt through to completion.
- Assess requests in line with relevant legislation, exemptions and statutory timeframes.
- Provide clear and practical advice on information access obligations.
- Communicate professionally with applicants, internal stakeholders and external oversight bodies.
- Manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Maintain accurate records, files, SharePoint information and reporting.
- Support statutory reporting requirements and continuous improvement of information disclosure processes.
- Work independently while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
What We're Looking For
You will ideally have:
- A Bachelor's degree or higher, with relevant experience in law and/or corporate governance.
- Knowledge of Right to Information, Freedom of Information or comparable legislation.
- Understanding of statutory obligations, exemptions, timelines and review/appeal processes.
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and make sound, ethical decisions.
- A current driver's licence.
Desirable Experience
- Previous Right to Information or Freedom of Information experience.
- Local or other government-sector experience.
- Experience using SharePoint and Microsoft 365.
- Understanding of transparency, accountability and public-sector governance principles.
Pre-Employment Requirements
The successful candidate may be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks, including a police check, medical assessment and applicable working-with-vulnerable-people registration.
What you need to do now:
If you or anyone you know is interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Alternatively, you can email your CV directly to ************@FindStaff.com.au or contact me on 0474 004 ***.
Please note - Only shortlisted candidates with full working rights will be contacted.
📌 Right to Information Officer (Hobart)
🏢 FindStaff
📍 Hobart
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