Aps 5 - Freedom of Information Support Officer
2 weeks ago
(Includes scheduled March 2025 pay increase in accordance with the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement 2024)
- $86,887 - $93,066 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Russell - ACT
**The Role**
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Team advises and manages requests for access to documents, and correction of information, made under the _Freedom of Information Act 1982_ (Cth) (FOI Act). The FOI team is looking for team members in the FOI Governance and Review teams.
As a valued member of the FOI team, you will:
**Governance**
- Assist with coordinating and managing of FOI requests within the Department.
- Support the FOI team with FOI requests, governance and assurance activities.
- Communicate with FOI applicants, internal and external stakeholders to assist the Department in preparing timely, high quality decisions.
**Reviews**
- Assist with requests for internal reviews by applicants and internal complaints regarding FOI.
- Assist with management of external reviews by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), including complaints.
- Communicate with review applicants, relevant business areas and the OAIC to prepare timely and accurate review decisions and submissions for the OAIC.
**About our Team**
The FOI Directorate is within the Ministerial & Executive Coordination & Communication division and operates in a fast paced, exciting environment. The FOI team is a small and collaborative group, 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.
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.
- Demonstrated coordination, organisation, and time management skills with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines and manage priorities.
- Strong written and communication skills as well as diligent record keeping.
- Ability to adapt and learn new systems and processes, including under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build productive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
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