FOI & Legal Support Officer

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Talent Full time

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A$48.11/hr - A$48.11/hr

Connecting top-tier talent to the Victorian Government's Corporate Services sector

The Role

A local government council is seeking a Freedom of Information & Legal Support Officer to join their team. In this role, you will process Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, assist with legal procedures, and provide essential legal support within a government context. This is a 6 month contract with a potential to extend.

Responsibilities
  • Act as the FOI Officer, process requests, and maintain FOI registers.
  • Provide administrative support to the Legal Services Team, including answering subpoenas and preparing staff for court appearances.
  • Manage time effectively, setting priorities, planning, and organising your own work to meet deadlines.
  • Assist in preparing legal documents across various jurisdictions, such as subpoenas, affidavits, and consent orders.
About You
  • Proven experience with FOI requests in a government context and understanding of privacy law.
  • Computer skills, knowledge of Windows-based applications and databases, and ability to manage time and tasks independently.
  • Tertiary qualification in legal administration or substantial experience in a similar role is highly desirable.

If this sounds like you, apply now or email Ahmad at ahmad.jahfar@talentinternational.com

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Administrative, Legal, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Administration of Justice, Government Administration, and Legislative Offices

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