Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: $81,496 - $98,955

Grade: VPS 3

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1949010

Do you want to build your legal experience or case management career within the public service by helping to shape, promote and protect the information access rights of Victorians?

OVIC is recruiting 2 FOI Reviews Officers to support our freedom of information (FOI) Reviews function.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of FOI matters. You will be responsible for reviewing FOI decisions made by public sector agencies and ministers, including reviewing documents, engaging with applicants and government agencies, preparing recommendations, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

This role would suit candidates with experience or knowledge in FOI, legal practice, or compliance and regulation.

Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) is an independent regulator with combined oversight of information access, information privacy, and data protection.

Our goal is to embed in the Victorian public sector a culture that promotes fair public access to information while ensuring its proper use and protection. We aim to build community trust in government's handling of information.

If you have a strong commitment to integrity and want to help shape the future of access to information rights in Victoria, we would like to hear from you.

Role Description The FOI Reviews Officer processes, and supports the processing of,



applications for review made under the FOI Act. The position primarily assists in the handling of complex reviews, contributing to the efficient and effective operation of the review function in line with the policies and procedures established by the Information Commissioner. This position handles a broader caseload than entry-level roles, encompassing both complex and non-complex reviews.

The FOI Reviews Support Officer sits within the FOI Reviews function and contributes to OVIC's statutory responsibility to conduct timely, fair and impartial reviews of decisions made by agencies in response to freedom of information requests.

At the VPS Grade 3 level, the FOI Reviews Support Officer operates under the direction of the Manager, FOI Reviews and works within established procedures, guidelines and delegations. The position is required to exercises a greater degree of independent judgement and analysis than entry-level roles, and contributes substantively to the review function on behalf of the Information Commissioner.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted online using the Apply Now button. To be considered for this vacancy please submit your CV and completed application form.

Employment screening conditions





This position is only open to Australian citizens. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including the completion of a Statutory Declaration and Consent Form.

This role requires the employee be found eligible and suitable to gain and maintain a security clearance for the duration of their employment. This includes periodic rescreening as required, across the lifecycle of employment.

Health and safety

OVIC is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees.

In accordance with the VPS Agreement all staff at OVIC can apply for adaptable work arrangements. However, flexibility arrangements will differ from role to role and will be considered in the context of OVIC's operational requirements.

Accessibility

OVIC provides reasonable adjustments for people with a disability. If you need adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, or to receive this information in an accessible format (such as large print or audio) please contact the HR team at [email protected].

Confidentiality

OVIC is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information. The recruitment process and all matters relating to it are treated in the strictest confidence. Personal information received during the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applications close Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

23 September 2026

📌 FOI Reviews Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne