Assistant Director, Freedom of Information

1 week ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

**Eligibility/other requirements**:

- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality customer service and advice based on legislation and organisational policy. Experience with the _Freedom of Information Act 2016_, and other similar legislative requirements is highly desirable.
- Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to produce a range of correspondence and information to ensure accurate and purposeful advice, guidance, and reports for all stakeholders to include the Director-General, Ministers, and the ACT Ombudsman.
- Ability to facilitate greater understanding, respect and trust within and between teams. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and clients to influence and achieve results.
- Demonstrated ability to lead the work of a small team that operates in a complex and dynamic environment with mínimal supervision and within tight time frames.
- Ability to undertake and/or lead process or business improvement.

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**Note**:There are several temporary positions available for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

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