Assistant Director, Freedom of Information
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 28 October 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 62641
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 October 2026
Contact Officer: Paula Murray on or

Details: Did you know that FOI has two meanings? Firstly, there is Freedom of Information, which is a pillar of representative democracy through government transparency. However, those three letters also mean Fascinating, Out-of-the-box and Important. Just ask someone who works in FOI, and they will confirm it is true. If this ignites a spark for you, please read on.

Applications are sought from skilled and motivated candidates for a temporary position within the Information Access team to work on Freedom of Information and Open Access Information Scheme matters. This is challenging and engaging work that involves processing requests for access to government information in accordance with legislation.

The ideal candidate will have sound judgment, very strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organisational skills, superior attention to detail,



and demonstrate care, diligence and timeliness in the performance of assigned tasks.

At times, the occupant will encounter information that may be confronting, as it relates to neglect, abuse, or violence, particularly towards children.

The position does not supervise staff; however, it performs a senior role in the team.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 9 July 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process which may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

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This is a temporary position available immediately until 9 July 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

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📌 Assistant Director, Freedom of Information | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Capital Territory
📍 Canberra