Freedom of Information Officer, Freedom of Information Privacy Section

6 days ago

Barton, Australia Australian Government Full time

Ongoing
- Salary: $98 329 to $109 684 plus 15.4% superannuation

**Employment Opportunity**
The Freedom of Information and Privacy section (FOIP) within the Office of Corporate Counsel (OCC) is primarily responsible for processing the department's access to information requests under the FOI and Privacy Acts.

FOIP processes Freedom of Information requests made to the department, the Attorney-General, the Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General and to the Inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. The section is also responsible for undertaking the department's Privacy Act and public interest disclosure (PID) casework functions, and coordinates the department's input to whole-of-government regulatory reform activities.

We are committed to providing a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace. We are open to a range of flexible work arrangements including part-time and flexible work hours. We also arrange professional training in FOI and other specialist skills within the branch.

OCC strives to be an engaged, high performing and agile team. We value our reputation for professionalism and integrity and work collaboratively to further the strategic objectives of the department and the Attorney General. We offer a diverse, safe and inclusive workplace with competitive employment conditions.

**How you can help us make a difference**

FOI casework suits applicants who enjoy engaging with clients and stakeholders, critical thinking and writing, and who have an interest in administrative decision-making and case management.
- assist the department to meet its statutory obligations under the FOI Act and Privacy Act
- provide advice to, and work with, business areas to finalise FOI cases
- contribute to the development and improvement of best practice FOI procedures and systems
- build and maintain relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
- liaise and consult on information access matters, and
- work flexibly and collegiately in response to changes in business demands.

**Other qualifications**:Legal qualifications are not essential but highly regarded.

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