Advisers, Legal Policy Branch

4 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

Location: Barton, ACT

Application Closing Date: 16-May-2024

**Classification**

APS Level 6 ($94,715 - $106,438)

Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**Flexible Work**

Flexible working arrangements will be considered

**The Opportunity**

There are a number of opportunities for APS 6 and EL1 officers to join the Freedom of Information (FOI) and Privacy Section in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). This is a very exciting opportunity to join a dynamic high-profile team that is delivering an important function for PM&C and the Prime Minister.

**Our Team**

Government Division provides advice and support to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and Portfolio Ministers on legal policy, information law, parliamentary, government, honours and symbols issues and delivers FOI and Privacy functions for the department.

The Adviser positions are available in the FOI and Privacy Section of the Legal Policy Branch. This team works across Government and the Department, as well as with the Prime Minister’s Office and the offices of Portfolio Ministers. We are committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace that promotes diversity, individual and team development.

The FOI and Privacy Section provides expert advice and support to the Prime Minister, PM&C Portfolio Ministers and the Department’s senior executive on handling requests for access to documents made under the _Freedom of Information Act 1982_ (FOI Act). This includes initial decision-making and reviews.

We also provide advice to the department on compliance with the _Privacy Act 1988_ and Privacy (Australian Government Agencies - Governance) APP Code 2017.

In addition, as a central agency, we support a range of policy functions across government. In particular, the section provides policy advice to the Prime Minister and Cabinet on the FOI Act, Privacy Act and the _Royal Commissions Act 1902_, and contributes to other emerging legal policy and legal issues facing Government.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill the same or similar vacancies for 18 months from the date of advertising.

The roles include:

- Manage and complete FOI requests directed to PM&C, the Prime Minister and our portfolio Ministers from inception through to litigation (Case management).
- Provide advice on privacy compliance.
- Prepare high quality written products under limited direction, including administrative decisions, briefing and advice on complex legal issues.
- A high degree of flexibility, positive approach to teamwork, and a willingness to learn new skills.
- Mentor and collaborate with staff across the agency and government on privacy and FOI policy.
- Legal qualifications are favourable but not essential.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

**Security Clearance Required**

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

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