Freedom of Information Officer
Freedom of Information Officer
Salary:
64 - 70
/ Hour
Contract Type:
Temporary
Location:
VIC - Melbourne - VIC
Industry:
IT & Communication
Reference:
4091818
Contact Name:
Charlotte Smith
Contact Email:
csmith@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
08-Nov-2026
Freedom of Information Officer
Local Council | Inner South Eastern Suburbs | Band 6
This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in FOI administration within local government or the public sector to utilise their legislative knowledge and play an important role in ensuring transparency, accountability and compliance.
The Role
You will be responsible for coordinating and managing Council’s FOI requests from start to finish, ensuring applications are processed accurately and within legislative timeframes.
Key responsibilities:
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Local Council | Inner South Eastern Suburbs | Band 6
- Hourly Rate: $64–$70 per hour + super
- Hours: 38 hours per week
- Duration: ASAP – Mid-January 2027
This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in FOI administration within local government or the public sector to utilise their legislative knowledge and play an important role in ensuring transparency, accountability and compliance.
The Role
You will be responsible for coordinating and managing Council’s FOI requests from start to finish, ensuring applications are processed accurately and within legislative timeframes.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing the end-to-end FOI process, including application assessments, document searches, consultations and preparing decisions.
- Ensuring Council complies with the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
- Responding to internal and external enquiries regarding FOI processes and access to information.
- Coordinating Council responses to OVIC reviews and VCAT matters relating to FOI decisions.
- Providing support on privacy-related matters and assisting the broader Governance team with priority projects.
- Demonstrated experience administering FOI matters within local government or the public sector.
- Strong knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, OVIC guidelines and information management principles.
- The ability to interpret legislation and assess sensitive and complex information.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict legislative deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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