Freedom of Information Officer

4 weeks ago


Geelong, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

**Location***
- Geelong, Victoria
- **Category***
- Office Support
- **Salary**
- $ AUD - $ AUD Hourly
- **Posted**
- 11-Apr-2024
- **Work type**
- Casual/Temp
- **Contact**
- Sarah Weekly
- **Reference**
- BH-159553-7
- **Applications close 15.00 PM AEST, 18th April 2024**
**Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government.**

**About the company**:
This leading Federal government agency supports Australian’s in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role. This agency is known for having a great culture across different teams and have excellent office locations. A great opportunity for an experienced Freedom of Information Officer to join this busy team for a long term 12-month temporary assignment.
**About the role**:

- Undertaking procedures to assist a FOI Decision Maker to create, process and make FOI decisions, including complex and sensitive FOI decisions, and ensuring all matters and recorded and closed correctly on all databases in accordance with the FOI Act.
- Preparing and drafting a range of material including data reports, briefing material and correspondence, internal and external correspondence and formal decision letters.
- Providing quality assurance support, guidance and training to the FOI and/or PIA team.
- Providing administrative and project support to develop systems, processes and practical tools including training to support FOI and PIA handling and awareness.
- Undertaking procedures to assist a PIA Decision Maker to create, process, make and close PIAs and ensuring all matters are recorded and closed correctly on all databases where required.
- Assisting in preparing statistical reports for senior staff where required.

**About you**:

- You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, and proficiency in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Office
- You will have experience in building relationships both with internal and external stakeholders.
- You will have ability to work within and across teams, the ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment.
- You will have ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
- You will have ability to prioritise and allocate tasks in an efficient manner while also maintaining high work standards and accuracy.

**Benefits**:

- ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
- 12-month temporary assignment with the possibility of extension
- Full time hours Monday to Friday
- Geelong and Brisbane Locations + hybrid working from home options.
- $43.82 to $55.24 per hour + Super (Based on experience and skills).

**How to apply**:


**Applications close 15.00 PM AEST, 18th April 2024



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