Aps 6 - Freedom of Information Advisor and Case

6 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

$88,175 - $100,724 (plus Super)
- Canberra - ACT

**The Role**
As a Freedom of Information (FOI) Advisor you will coordinate the Department’s response to requests received under the FOI Act.

You will communicate with FOI applicants, internal and external stakeholders including the network of Accredited Decision Makers to prepare timely, accurate decisions and provide comprehensive FOI advice.
- demonstrated coordination, organisation, and time management skills with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines and manage priorities
- excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build productive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- a high standard of attention to detail
- excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with influence with a broad range of audiences
- an ability to work independently and as part of a small, high performing team
- an ability to handle highly sensitive information in accordance with government security requirements
- sound judgement and critical thinking skills with an ability to identify and explain risk.

**About our Team**
The FOI Directorate is within the Ministerial & Executive Coordination & Communication and operates in a fast paced, exciting environment. The FOI team is a small and collaborative group who are responsible for administrating the FOI Act in Defence, this includes processing, and providing practical and solution-focused advice on all aspects of FOI in a collaborative and supportive manner.

The team assists FOI applicants on their rights and obligations in accordance with the FOI Act and provides specialised assistance and guidance to Accredited Decision Makers and coordination staff on FOI matters.

Due to the nature of the work, there are opportunities to work closely with the Defence leadership, including members of the Senior Executive and members of the Australian Defence Force on a range of topics relevant to the FOI requests Defence receives.

You will have well-developed analytical skills and acumen coupled with a strong level of strategic awareness to recognise links between interconnected issues.

You will work collaboratively and under limited direction to balance competing priorities, interpret legislation and policy; and provide high quality evidence-based advice to decision makers within legislated timeframes.

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