Freedom of Information Specialist

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia relatbl Full time

At relatbl, we are seeking an experienced Freedom of Information practitioner to join our team in Canberra, ACT. This is a 9-month labour hire contract with possible extension.

The role requires working from the office at least four days per week. Consideration will be given for candidates located in Sydney or Adelaide.

Please note: only Australian citizens with a Baseline security clearance can be considered for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Drafting emails, consultation notices, internal notices, and access decisions;
  • Interpreting the scope of requests;
  • Reviewing documents and preparing draft redactions based on instructions from the decision maker;
  • Updating matter management systems and contributing to weekly reporting;
  • Contributing to team meetings; and
  • Assisting with briefing and other reporting, and if required assisting with Information Commissioner submissions or responses.

Requisite Skills and Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in FOI law and processing;
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities under tight timelines and within statutory deadlines;
  • Sound judgement and critical thinking skills;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
  • Problem solving experience using judgement when managing risk; and
  • Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, in particular the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders.

Estimated Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

About Working with Us:

We are a business owned and managed by people who have first-hand experience working as contractors. We treat people the way we would want to be treated, and we provide a range of perks and benefits to our staff.



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