- APS Level 5
- $90,830 - $98,228
- Canberra, ACT & Melbourne, VIC

The FOI Section assists the department to manage its obligations in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

FOI Case Officers manage a caseload of FOI requests under supervision, and play a key role in FOI triage, administration, and statutory reporting. FOI Case Officers are critical to the success of FOI section meeting the department’s statutory obligations under the FOI Act.

FOI Case Officers are supervised by APS 6 Senior FOI Case Officers or Executive Level 1 Assistant Directors.

Key responsibilities:

- Managing a caseload of FOI access requests to strict statutory timeframes.
- Liaising with Senior Executive Service (SES)



or Executive Level 2 level FOI decision makers for processing instructions and preparation of draft decisions under direction.
- Preparing and coordinating consultations with third parties.
- Ensuring knowledge and compliance with relevant frameworks, decision-making processes, guidelines and regulations.
- Developing and supporting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Responding to stakeholder emails and/or calls to the FOI Hotline.
- Publishing documents on the department’s FOI Disclosure Log.
- Contributing to the supervision and development of APS4 Administration Officer, including building capacity through coaching, performance feedback, and encouraging career development.

📌 APS Level 5 - Freedom of Information (FOI) Case Officer - Freedom of Information Section (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
📍 Melbourne