Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer

Ally Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Professional Development

Supportive Team Culture

Career Opportunities

Attractive Remuneration

Job summary

Allygroup is seeking an experienced APS5-equivalent Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer to support one of the largest FOI functions within the Australian Federal Government. The role is a full-time secondment based in Canberra, Adelaide or Sydney, for an initial six-month term with potential extension.

You will manage FOI matters, apply legislative frameworks, liaise with stakeholders and contribute to timely, defensible decision-making in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Freedom of Information legislation or supporting its application.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policy and procedural guidance.
• Strong written communication and analytical skills.
• Experience handling sensitive information with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage FOI matters within a large FOI function.
• Apply legislative frameworks and decision-making processes.
• Liaise with stakeholders to support timely, defensible decisions.
• Support compliance and investigations as needed.

Skills

FOI experience

Written communication

Analytical skills

Legislation interpretation

Tools

None

Job description

Allygroup is seeking an experienced APS5-equivalent Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer to support one of the largest and most established FOI functions within the Australian Federal Government. This opportunity offers the chance to work on a diverse range of FOI matters in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, contributing to high-quality information access outcomes and supporting transparency across government.

Role Overview

This is a full-time secondment opportunity, with the role based in one of the following locations: Canberra, Adelaide, or Sydney. The initial contract term is six months, with the possibility of extension.

Working within a high-performing FOI team, you will be responsible for managing FOI matters, applying legislative frameworks, liaising with stakeholders, and contributing to timely and defensible decision-making.

This role would suit candidates with experience in FOI, administrative law, legal practice, regulatory environments, investigations, compliance, or government decision-making functions.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated experience applying or supporting the application of Freedom of Information legislation
• Strong written communication and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedural guidance
• Experience managing sensitive information and competing priorities
• Sound judgement and decision‑making skills
• Familiarity with government processes, administrative decision-making, regulatory frameworks or legal environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Must be an Australian Citizen and hold a Baseline Security Clearance

What We Offer

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to transparency, accountability and public access to government information.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience within one of the Commonwealth's largest FOI environments.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside experienced FOI professionals in a collaborative setting.
• Career Opportunities: Potential for longer-term opportunities for the right candidate.
• Attractive Remuneration: Competitive hourly rates and conditions.

About Allygroup

Allygroup is a law firm which specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management and legal recruitment.

Allygroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of their gender, disability, neurodivergence, or cultural or religious identity.

If you identify as a person with a disability or neurodivergence, as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, or from a culturally or linguistically diverse background and would like to disclose this information, we encourage you to do so in your application or included cover letter.