senior freedom of information officer

2 days ago

Keswick SA, Australia Department for Child Protection, South Australia Full time $85,790 - $95,713 per year

Department for Child Protection

Job reference: 699962

Location: KESWICK

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time term vacancy available until 30 June 2026

Remuneration: $85,790 - $95,413

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact? Join the Department for Child Protection as a Senior Information Release Officer, based in Keswick. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to deliver accurate and timely information requests while supporting colleagues and shaping improvements in the Freedom of Information team. Your work will help ensure fairness, transparency, and positive outcomes for children, families, and the wider community. This is your chance to combine independence with meaningful purpose.

In this role, you will:

  • Apply legislation and policies to complex records with accuracy.
  • Deliver timely and fair responses to information requests.
  • Support and guide Information Release Officers and colleagues.
  • Collaborate with agencies, services, and the community to resolve enquiries.

To be successful:

You are an organised and motivated professional who thrives in managing complex workloads. You bring strong knowledge of legislation and an ability to apply it with accuracy and fairness. Your attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outcomes will set you apart.

You are confident working independently, but you also value collaboration. You enjoy supporting colleagues, engaging with stakeholders, and finding solutions to challenging requests. With your initiative and problem-solving skills, you help strengthen services and build trust.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

About the Business:

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

There are many benefits to working with DCP, including:

  • Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.
  • Paid parental and partner leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling for you and your family).
  • Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
  • Fitness Passport (a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to DCP staff and their families).

Special Conditions:

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

Enquiries: Mikala Ballard - Manager Redress and Information Release - Role on Email communication is preferred or email:

The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 08/10/2025 11:00 PM

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