Senior Access to Information Officer

Senior Access to Information Officer

Salary:

$46 - 56 / Hour

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

NSW - Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

4048049

Contact Name:

Caitlin

Contact Email:

cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

17-Jun-2026

Public Sector People are working with council in Sydney who are a Senior Access to Information Officer to join them on a parental cover contract. 

The role will start in ASAP/July 2026 and will continue until approx October 2027.

This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing Council's access to information activities, acting as the key advisor on matters relating to the:
  • Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA)
  • Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PPIPA)
  • Copyright Act
You will lead the Access to Information function, supervise staff, manage complex requests and reviews, provide expert advice across the organisation, and drive continuous improvement in information access and privacy practices.
This role plays a critical part in supporting open government, transparency, privacy protection, and community trust.

The ideal candidate will bring:
  • Strong experience in processing and determining both Informal and Formal GIPA applications
  • Demonstrated experience in privacy complaint handling and advisory functions
  • A solid background in legislative compliance, governance, or access to information frameworks
  • Experience supervising or guiding staff, including handling complex or sensitive enquiries and internal reviews

If you are interested, apply now with an updated resume. For more information, contact Caitlin on 0421 061 922 or cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au

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