_Ally_group is seeking two experienced FOI Lawyers to support a federal government agency during a period of increased Freedom of Information (FOI) activity.

This is an excellent prospect to join a high-performing team and contribute to complex and significant FOI matters within the Australian Government. You will work on a diverse range of information access requests, provide specialist advice on FOI legislation, and support high-quality, legally sound decision-making in a dynamic environment.

These roles are available on an initial three-month contract with a further three-month extension option and are expected to commence as soon as possible .

The preferred location is Canberra , although other locations may be considered for candidates with the right skills and experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates with 2-5 years of post-admission experience (PAE) and demonstrated experience in centralised FOI decision-making environments .

The successful candidates will be required to hold a minimum Baseline security clearance and perform functions necessary for managing requests made under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.




- Between 2-5 years’ PAE , ideally gained within government, regulatory or administrative law environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing FOI matters within a centralised FOI decision-making framework.
- Solid understanding of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and administrative decision-making principles, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
- Experience interpreting and applying legislation to complex and sensitive matters.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise and legally robust decisions and advice.
- Robust analytical, research and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, consistent and high-quality work.
- Sound judgement, professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

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📌 Freedom of Information (FOI) Lawyer (Canberra)
🏢 Ally Group
📍 Canberra