A06 RTI officer

Public Sector People; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People in partnership with the Queensland State Government is seeking a Senior Release of Information Officer (AO6) to manage RTI, information privacy and release of information matters from Brisbane CBD. The role offers a temporary contract with potential extension and up to two days of work-from-home per week.

The successful candidate will lead RTI processes, handle sensitive information and liaise with external oversight bodies, delivering compliant responses in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience managing RTI, privacy, information governance or related functions.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Experience handling complex cases and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage RTI, information privacy and administrative access applications with compliance.
• Handle complex requests, privacy complaints, breaches, subpoenas and release matters.
• Coordinate reviews, appeals and stakeholder engagement with oversight bodies.
• Develop policies, reports, training and advice for internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

RTI management

Privacy & governance

Discretion

Complex cases

Job description

Public Sector People are working with QLD State Government department based in Brisbane CBD, who are seeking a Senior Release of Information Officer (AO6) on a temporary contract, with the opportunity for extension. This role sits within the Legal Services team and is responsible for managing Right to Information, Information Privacy and release of information matters across the organisation.

The Job

• Role - AO6 - RTI officer
• Pay - $79 per hour + 12% super (PAYG)
• Client - QLD State Gov
• Contract - Initial contract until 30th June 2027 + extension
• Location - Brisbane CBD
• WFH - Up to two days per week (pending performance)

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and assess RTI, Information Privacy, and administrative access applications, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Handle complex and sensitive information requests, privacy complaints, breaches, subpoenas, and statutory information release matters.
• Coordinate reviews, appeals, and stakeholder engagement with external oversight bodies.
• Develop policies, reports, training, and advice while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Experience managing RTI, privacy, information governance, legal administration or related functions
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Experience handling complex cases and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

*** This role is moving quickly and interviews are expected to commence shortly ***

As an approved Government recruitment partner, Public Sector People are ideally placed to assist you in securing your next temporary or permanent opportunity within the Queensland public sector.

Best of luck!