Assistant Director, Freedom of Information

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Governance and Business Improvement Branch has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking to champion the principles of open government as the Assistant Director, Freedom of Information. Working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, the Assistant Director is responsible for the strategic management of the Directorate’s access arrangements under the _Freedom of Information Act 2016_. This includes assisting Information Officers by providing high-quality, evidenced based recommendations to support the disclosure of information in accordance with legislative requirements. The position works across a wide array of topics, from legislative and policy reform to corrective services, and would suit someone who enjoys working on multiple priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.

**Notes**: This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

**How to Apply**:Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a personal pitch (the pitch is to be a maximum of two pages) and details of two referees (one of which must be your current supervisor/manager).

In your personal pitch, please explain why you are the best person for the job and how you meet all the (1)Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge, and (2) Behavioural Capabilities; outlined in the “What you require” section of the selection documentation. Specific examples should be provided where appropriate

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