Manager, Freedom of Information & Information Release

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Job summary

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is seeking a Manager, FOI and Information Release to lead the FOI and information release functions, providing high quality legal advice on the Freedom of Information Act and the Transport Accident Act.

You will develop and implement an enterprise-wide information release strategy, oversee end-to-end processing of requests, manage a high-performing team, and ensure timely, compliant decision making while supporting transparency and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading the end-to-end delivery of Freedom of Information (FOI) functions.
• Proven track record managing sensitive and high-profile FOI matters, providing strategic, high-quality advice on information access, disclosure obligations, and information release.
• Experience in managing external review processes, including responding to OVIC FOI reviews and complaints and managing FOI matters at VCAT.
• Experience in information governance and records management, including knowledge of systems used to capture and store information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the TAC's FOI and information release functions.
• Provide authoritative, high-quality legal advice on the Freedom of Information Act and the Transport Accident Act.
• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide approach to information release, balancing risk and transparency.

Skills

FOI leadership

FOI strategy

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Tools

Records management systems

FOI frameworks

Job description

Manager, Freedom of Information & Information Release

• Full time ongoing position


• Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working


• Offering a competitive base salary of circa $163,000 plus super and benefits

Care in Action

With a career at the TAC, you'll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria's roads. That's care in action.

Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.

Right now, we're seeking a Manager, FOI and Information Release who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That's truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life‑critical services where it matters.

About the role

The Manager, FOI and Information Release leads and manages the TAC's FOI and information release functions, providing authoritative, high quality and practical legal advice on the application of the Freedom of Information Act & the Transport Accident Act.

The Manager develops, implements and maintains TAC's strategic enterprise‑wide approach to information release, balancing organisational risk and transparency, with legislative obligations. This role also oversees the end‑to‑end processing of requests for TAC records and information, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, timeliness and consistency of decision making and reporting obligations.

The Manager leads and develops a high‑performing team of FOI officers and administrative staff, supporting psychological safety, capability and continuous improvement in service delivery.

About the Team

This role sits with in the Legislation and Privacy Branch in the Community Division. The Community division is committed to engaging, educating, and influencing the Victorian community, stakeholders, and our people to ensure the TAC is trusted, empowers our people, fosters a safety‑first road culture, and supports delivery of the best outcomes for our clients.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Legislation and Privacy, you will be supported by a highly collaborative leader who values diverse perspectives and encourages fresh thinking. The team is dedicated to driving innovation, continuous improvement, and the delivery of practical, outcome‑focused solutions.

What we're looking for

Technical Expertise

• Extensive experience leading the end-to-end delivery of Freedom of Information (FOI) functions.


• Proven track record managing sensitive and high-profile FOI matters, providing strategic, high-quality advice on information access, disclosure obligations, and information release.


• Experience in managing external review processes, including responding to OVIC FOI reviews and complaints and managing FOI matters at VCAT.


• Experience in information governance and records management, including knowledge of systems used to capture and store information.

Leadership and People Management

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, fostering capability through coaching, mentoring, training, and ongoing professional development initiatives.


• Strong ability to create a positive, high-performing team culture that supports collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders and key stakeholders to achieve both strategic and operational objectives across the short and long term.


• Highly developed relationship management skills, with the ability to build, influence, and maintain strong working partnerships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.


• Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, balancing competing priorities while achieving positive outcomes.

Why you'll love it here

There's more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Manager, FOI and Information Release, you'll also:

Make a positive difference

Every day the work you do at the TAC contributes to something bigger. As part of an inclusive, supportive team you'll find real purpose in achieving goals, together.

Be rewarded for great work

We value our people, offering a service delivery payment, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.

Grow and go places

We're invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria's largest and leading workplaces, you'll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

Ready to put care in action? We'd like to hear from you.

For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Natalie Wellard, Senior Manager Legislation and Privacy via email [e-mail] or phone [phone] for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm onWednesday 23 September 2026.

If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, or you have an adjustment request, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know at [e-mail]. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 03 9300 0501.

A safe place to work

We're committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles.

Child Safety

At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.