Allygroup is seeking experienced Information Access and Freedom of Information (FOI) professionals to support a high-volume information law function of our high-profile Australian government client.

Multiple opportunities are available across APS4, APS5, APS6 and EL1 equivalent levels for candidates with experience in FOI, administrative access requests, information law, records management, investigations, or related fields.

About the Work The team is responsible for managing complex FOI requests and high volumes of information access requests and ensuring compliance with legislative and administrative information access obligations.

Work may include

- Resolving and reporting on complex FOI matters
- Facilitating access to personal and administrative records
- Responding to statutory information requests
- Processing subpoenas, investigative notices and other lawful requests for information
- Supporting effective information management and disclosure practices

Contract Details

- Engagement type: Secondment
- Duration: Initial 3-month engagement, with potential extension
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Hours: Full-time preferred, with flexibility available following commencement
- Location preference: Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane or Sydney
- Security clearance: Baseline clearance required

Essential Skills

Successful candidates will demonstrate

- Experience working in FOI, information access, privacy, legal support or a related field
- Strong written communication skills
- Sound judgement and attention to detail
- Ability to manage sensitive information appropriately
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
- Experience reviewing, analysing and managing large volumes of documentation

Available roles Senior FOI Specialist - EL1 equivalent (1 Position)

Seeking an experienced senior FOI practitioner with strong knowledge of information access legislation.

Key responsibilities include

- Managing and resolving complex FOI matters




- Providing advice on sensitive and complex information access issues
- Monitoring and reporting on case progress and outcomes
- Supporting quality assurance and decision-making processes
- Liaising with stakeholders on complex matters

Desirable:
- Investigation experience
- Legal qualifications or a strong understanding of information law

FOI Decision Makers - APS6 equivalent (Multiple Positions) Seeking experienced FOI professionals who can manage requests from initial assessment through to final decision.

Responsibilities include

- Assessing and managing FOI requests end-to-end
- Conducting document searches and evidence gathering
- Reviewing and analysing complex information
- Preparing schedules, redactions and decision documentation
- Drafting explicit and professional correspondence
- Managing competing priorities and statutory timeframes

Desirable:
- Commonwealth FOI experience
- Experience leading or mentoring staff

Candidates with team leadership experience are encouraged to apply, as some opportunities require supervising and supporting junior case officers and monitoring team performance. FOI Officer - APS5 equivalent (1 Position)

Suitable for candidates with practical FOI experience who can independently manage less complex matters.

Responsibilities include

- Processing straightforward FOI and information access requests
- Drafting correspondence and routine decisions
- Extracting, reviewing and organising documents
- Preparing schedules and applying redactions
- Liaising with business areas and applicants





Information Access Officers - APS4 equivalent (Multiple Positions) Ideal for candidates with records, FOI, legal support or information management experience.

Responsibilities include

- Identifying and extracting relevant documents
- Preparing document bundles
- Drafting schedules and supporting case documentation
- Applying redactions in accordance with established guidance
- Assisting decision makers with information access requests

How to apply To apply, click the "Apply for this job" button above or send a current resume and cover letter to [email protected], expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential discussion in relation to these positions, please call us on [02 5104 3170](tel:02 5104 3170).

You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through the National Relay Service.

Plain English and large-font copies of this advertisement (and any related position descriptions) may also be requested by emailing [email protected].

Applications for these roles close on Tuesday, 10 November. Applications received after the closing date may still be considered for similar opportunities.

About Allygroup

Allygroup is a law firm that specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management and legal recruitment.

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

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

📌 Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer (multiple levels)
🏢 Allygroup
📍 Brisbane