Freedom of Information Officer

Public Sector People are partnering with a local council in Melbourne’s north-east suburbs to recruit a Freedom of Information Officer for a full-time temporary contract, starting ASAP through to the end of August 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation where you’ll play a critical role in upholding transparency and access to information in the public sector.
What you’ll do:

• Process Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the FOI Act 1982, Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014, and Health Records Act 2001.
• Provide expert advice and training to internal stakeholders on FOI and information access practices.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for subpoenas.
• Develop and maintain FOI policies, templates, procedures, and Council’s FOI webpage content.
• Submit annual reports to the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC).
• Promote awareness of recordkeeping and FOI obligations across the organisation.

• A highly experienced FOI specialist or professional with relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage FOI requests in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience providing advice at senior levels and handling sensitive or confidential issues.
• Strong communication and policy writing skills.
• Capable of leading training and building organisation-wide awareness of information access requirements.