Privacy & FOI Adviser (APS6/EL1) — Canberra

RELATBL Recruiting Pty Ltd; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

adaptbl is recruiting an experienced Privacy/FOI Adviser at the APS6 or EL1 level for our Commonwealth Government client. Working within the FOI and Privacy Team, the role will primarily support privacy matters, while also providing practical FOI guidance and casework assistance as required.

The labour hire engagement will run from 31 August to 6 November 2026 and 4 to 25 January 2027. However, the client may consider a continuous engagement from 31 August 2026 to 25 January 2027 for the right

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Commonwealth privacy work and the Privacy Act 1988.
• Strong knowledge of FOI obligations and processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical privacy advice under the Privacy Act and OAIC guidance.
• Support privacy compliance activities, including reviewing privacy issues and risks.
• Assist FOI Officer with obligations, processes and case management.
• Assist with FOI matters: document review, redactions and correspondence.
• Plan and prioritise work across multiple matters to meet deadlines.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Transfer knowledge to less experienced team members.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of privacy and FOI requirements.

Skills

Privacy Act

FOI processes

Stakeholder comms

Compliance advice

Mentoring

Prioritisation

Job description

adaptbl is recruiting an experienced Privacy/FOI Adviser at the APS6 or EL1 level for our Commonwealth Government client. Working within the FOI and Privacy Team, the role will primarily support privacy matters, while also providing practical FOI guidance and casework assistance as required.

The labour hire engagement will run from 31 August to 6 November 2026 and 4 to 25 January 2027. However, the client may consider a continuous engagement from 31 August 2026 to 25 January 2027 for the right