Freedom Of Information Officer

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Work/life balance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Yarra City Council is seeking a skilled Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer to manage and process FOI requests in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic). The role is part time (34 hours per week) with a Band 6 salary starting at 97,222.14 AUD (86,985 pro rata) plus super, and offers hybrid/flexible working arrangements in a supportive team.

The successful candidate will work across the Customer Experience and Governance branch, handling requests, documentation, stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience in processing FOI requests
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and document review capabilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of privacy and information management principles

Responsibilities

• Assess FOI requests and determine appropriate action
• Prepare documentation and liaise with stakeholders
• Support reviews and complaints processes
• Ensure compliance with Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic)

Skills

FOI experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research

Prioritisation

Privacy knowledge

Education

Law

Public administration

Information management

Job description

Permanent Part Time - 34 hours per week – working hours and days negotiable

Band 6 - starting at $97,222.14 ($86,985 pro rata rate) + super

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Award-winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Join Our Team as a Freedom of Information Officer

Are you passionate about transparency, privacy and information?

Working across the Customer Experience and Governance branch, we're seeking a skilled and motivated Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer to manage and process Council FOI requests in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic).

This position plays a crucial role in supporting integrity, transparency, and access to information. Additionally, it contributes to best practices in governance and ensures legislative compliance across various matters, including privacy and information management.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone with strong analytical and communication skills, who can work autonomously and collaboratively to deliver timely and accurate FOI services. You’ll be responsible for assessing requests, preparing documentation, liaising with stakeholders, and supporting reviews and complaints processes.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience in processing FOI requests, preferably in government or legal settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and document review capabilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of privacy and information management principles

Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification in law, public administration, or information management is desirable
• Experience with legal research and interpreting legislation is advantageous

This position is highly autonomous; however, we are committed to ongoing training and support.

For further information, see the position description or contact:

Natasha Savic, Information Management Lead at: *************@yarracity.vic.gov.au

or Jan Matthews, Corporate Records Lead at: ************@yarracity.vic.gov.au

100805 - Freedom of Information Officer - Position Description - August 2025.pdf

Applications close Monday 19 October 2026, at 11:55pm.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job!

Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.

Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.

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Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.