Foi Specialist

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: $113,022 - $136,747

**Grade**:VPS 5

**Occupation**:Governance and risk management

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/SRO/PAL/1876585

One (1) ongoing FOI Specialist, grade 5 role in the Policy and Legislation Branch, Policy, Advisory and Legal Services Division, Melbourne CBD
**FOI Specialist**
- ** One (1) ongoing role in the Policy and Legislation Branch, Policy, Advisory and Legal Services Division**:

- ** Salary range $113,022 - $136,747 plus 12% superannuation - VPS Grade 5**:

- ** Based in Melbourne CBD, with hybrid working opportunities**

**What we offer**
The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants and subsidies.
- We aim to develop our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian community. We offer flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture that is rewarding and productive, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and safe working environment.

**The opportunity**
The primary focus of this position is to manage and process complex requests for access to documents under the _Freedom of Information Act 1982_ (Vic) (FOI Act). This may also include assisting the Senior Policy Specialist (IRAP) in the management of interactions with the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) and assisting in the management of any subsequent litigation relevant to the administration of FOI requests. You will also be required to display leadership in providing FOI awareness training and guidance, providing expert advice to key internal and external stakeholders, and continuously reviewing and improving the delivery of FOI services.
- Reporting to the Senior Policy Specialist (IRAP), you will be responsible for:

- Managing and processing complex requests for access under the FOI Act.
- Mentoring a team of a team of professionals for the provision of FOI and related information management functions.
- Providing authoritative advice on complex FOI matters to internal stakeholders.
- Prepare documentation and manage interactions with internal and external legal advisers, OVIC and VCAT in the review of FOI decisions or the examination of complaints.
- Maintaining the SRO's compliance with Part II of the FOI Act.
- Maintaining FOI files and reporting systems, preparing internal and external reports as required.
- Preparing and maintaining up-to-date FOI procedures and FOI training materials.
- Promoting corporate FOI-awareness.
- Fostering strong collaborative relationships with applicants, SRO employees at all levels, and external stakeholders.

**Who are we looking for**
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- The ability to independently triage, manage and process complex requests for access to documents in accordance with the FOI Act and the Professional Standards.
- High-level administrative, organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to manage priorities to meet tight statutory deadlines and to work independently and in a team.
- High-level conceptual, analytical, innovation and problem-solving skills to independently resolve complex problems with a high level of personal initiative, integrity and accountability.
- High level negotiation, consultation, verbal, written and interpe rsonal communication skills, with the proven ability to prepare clear, succinct and accurate correspondence and reports.

**How to apply**
- You will need to upload:

- a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria 1, 2 and 3 in the position description
- and a resume.

**More information**
You can find out more about this role via the position description. You can also contact **Roman Valher, Manager - Freedom of Information** **on 03 9628 6261**.**
- Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history, work visa, and police record history.

- Applications close Monday 11 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 28 July 2025