Allygroup is seeking a FOI Lawyer with 2 - 4 years' post-admission experienceto support the management of Freedom of Information matters and administrative law processes, including the assessment and processing of FOI requests, internal reviews, Information Commissioner reviews, complaints and investigations.

This engagement is offered for an initial 3-month term through to January 2027, with the possibility of a further 3-month extension. Canberra-based candidates who are available to work full time onsite at the Department's office are preferred. However, alternative working arrangements, including virtual secondments, may be considered for suitably qualified candidates.

Key responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

- Process FOI requests and internal reviews in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Review and assess documents for release.
- Prepare schedules of documents and exemption analyses.
- Draft correspondence to applicants and third parties.
- Draft FOI decision letters and statements of reasons.
- Liaise with departmental business areas to obtain relevant information and documents.
- Provide advice regarding FOI procedures and statutory obligations.
- Assist with Information Commissioner reviews, complaints and investigations.
- Draft submissions and correspondence relating to external review proceedings.




- Contribute to the effective management of statutory timeframes and risk.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- 2-4 years' post-admission experience.
- Experience in administrative law and the Freedom of Information framework.
- Working knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
- Experience drafting legal correspondence and statutory decisions.
- Strong analytical and document review skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.

About Allygroup

Allygroup is a law firm which specialises inlegal management consultancy,legal project management and legalrecruitment.

Allygroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of their gender, disability, neurodivergence, or cultural or religious identity.

If you identify as a person with a disability or neurodivergence, as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, or from a culturally or linguistically diverse background and would like to disclose this information, we encourage you to do so in your application or included cover letter.

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📌 FOI Lawyer (minimum 2 years PAE) (Melbourne)
🏢 Ally Group
📍 Melbourne