The Freedom of Information Officer works in a small team to ensure the department meets its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

The role will manage all aspects of processing FOI requests, including assessment of documents, making FOI decisions and liaison with applicants, the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner and internal stakeholders. 

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A relevant legal qualification or experience in legal research and in interpretation of law is desirable, but not necessary.
• Knowledge and experience in the interpretation and application of FOI legislation and FOI administration including decision making and evaluation of other legislation and case law.
• Extensive experience in dealing with detailed and confidential material and preparation of detailed briefings, correspondence and reports.
• Management of a number of FOI applications simultaneously and prioritising work to achieve statutory response times.

There are 2 x positions available:

• 50947085 – Ongoing, 0.8 FTE
• 50821229 – Fixed Term, flexible until 30 June 2025

The work location for these positions is 2 Lonsdale Steet, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 7 October 2024.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. 

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.