Freedom of Information Legal Specialist

6 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLegal Full time $91,418 - $103,725

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 3 years

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/DH/RRIL/608541B

SOL3 Solicitor, Freedom of Information and Legal Compliance team

Fixed term. 3 years. Full time. Melbourne CBD location or WFH.

Salary range: $91,418 to $103,725 pa plus Super


Reporting to the Manager Freedom of Information and Legal Compliance, you will provide legal advice on a range of legal compliance matters and privacy issues.

The role will support the compliance functions of the branch, including:

- Advising on the discharge of compliance obligations arising under legislation and policy

- Maintaining registers, including sunsetting regulations

- Ensuring knowledge of legislative changes likely to affect the Department's operations and activities

- Providing advice on legislation and compliance activities

- Maintaining and updating delegations as required across the Department

- Drafting reports as required

- Developing and implementing appropriate systems to ensure the Branch and Department have up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes likely to affect their area of responsibility

Additionally, you will support and review health service by-laws as submitted to the Department from time to time.

The role will also support the Branch's privacy function and be required to advise on privacy matters from time to time.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.



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