Freedom of Information Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Yarra City Council Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Freedom of Information Officer role at Yarra City Council.

34 hours per week - working hours and days negotiable. Band 6 - starting at $48.00 ph ($84,866 - $92,391 per year pro rata) + super.

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance. Award-winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities
  • Manage and process Council FOI requests in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic).
  • Assess requests, prepare documentation, liaise with stakeholders, and support reviews and complaints processes.
  • Support integrity, transparency, and access to information; contribute to governance and ensure privacy and information management compliance.
What We're Looking For / Qualifications & Skills
  • Experience in processing FOI requests, preferably in government or legal settings.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong research and document review capabilities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • A relevant qualification in law, public administration, or information management is desirable; experience with legal research and interpreting legislation is advantageous.
Benefits
  • Supportive and friendly team environment with a focus on growth and development.
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance.
  • Award-winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives.
Application Details
  • For further information, contact Natasha Savic, Information Management Lead, at Natasha.Savic@yarracity.vic.gov.au.
  • Applications close Sunday 14 September 2025, at 11:55pm.
  • To apply, upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace.

Details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Part-time
  • Job function: Customer Service
  • Industry: Government Administration

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