Freedom of Information Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Dixon Appointments Full time

Located in Docklands, close to public transport
- 2 days onsite 3 WFH
- 12 Month position immediate start

**Freedom of Information Officer**
- 12 Month position - Immediate start
- Dockland's location/onsite parking avail
- $55-$60 per hour + super based on experience

**About the company**

Our client plays a crucial role in enhancing Melbourne's renowned lifestyle. They are dedicated to providing exceptional drinking water, ensuring outstanding sewerage services, integrating drainage systems seamlessly, fostering resilience to flooding, and enhancing waterways and land for greater community engagement.

**About the role
**Management of Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests. Assist with FOI reporting, policy and procedure updates and training and awareness activities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Evaluate requests for document access, determining if documents can be provided outside of FOI guidelines.
- Oversee the processing, maintenance, and decision-making of FOI requests, including third-party consultations and notifications as per FOI regulations and standards.
- Handle interactions with the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) regarding reviews or complaints about request handling, which may involve submitting written responses.
- Assist in maintaining and updating FOI policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with information statements outlined in the FOI Act.

**Skills and Experience**
- Collaborative, customer focused approach
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to work independently on a variety of tasks with mínimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple deadlines and adjust to workload fluctuations.
- Experience in administering FOI legislation.

**Culture**:
Be a part of a highly collaborative legal team that encourages process improvement and holds their work to a high standard, you can truly be yourself. The organisation fosters a sense of belonging in the workplace and embraces diversity in people, their experiences and points of view.

**Reference Number**:200073833

**Contact Details**:Sharon Casey 03 9629 9999

Dixon Appointments values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume, and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments when dealing with us.

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