Director, Freedom of Information | Full-time Temporary

ACT Government; Canberra; Vor Ort; AUD 149.000 - 167.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ACT Government is seeking a Director of Freedom of Information on a full-time temporary basis in Canberra, ACT. The role leads the FOI team to process access requests in accordance with FOI legislation, emphasising disclosure and timely handling.

Salary range is $149,172 to $167,151 plus superannuation. The position is scheduled for three months with possible extension, with consideration of flexible ACTPS placements as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Senior Officer Grade B position in ACT public service.
• Experience interpreting FOI or similar legislation preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Aufgaben

• Make decisions on access applications under FOI legislation.
• Lead management of complex FOI matters.
• Oversee FOI activities within the team.

Jobbeschreibung

Director, Freedom of Information
Full-time Temporary

Closes: 24 November 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 62642
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 November 2026
Contact Officer: Paula Murray on [e-mail] or [phone]

Details: Applications are sought from highly skilled and motivated individuals for a temporary leadership position within the Information Access team to deliver on Freedom of Information and Open Access Information Scheme matters. This is challenging and interesting work that involves processing requests for access to government information in accordance with the objects of relevant legislation, including the right of everyone to seek access to government information and the requirement to administer the legislation with a bias towards disclosure of government information.

The Director FOI will make decisions about access applications made under FOI legislation, lead the management of complex FOI matters and oversee the operation of FOI activities within the team.

The ideal candidate will have high level experience in interpreting and applying FOI or similar legislation, sound judgement, very strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organisational skills, superior attention to detail, and demonstrate care, diligence and timeliness in the performance of assigned tasks.

At times, the occupants will encounter information that may be confronting, as it relates to neglect, abuse, or violence, particularly towards children.

Note: This is a temporary position for three months with the possibility of extension.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

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