Senior Director, Freedom of Information Leadership

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Health and Community Services Directorate in Canberra is seeking a Senior Director, Freedom of Information to lead a high-performing FOI team. The role manages FOI applications, information access requests, and legal advice coordination while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

Reporting to the Executive Branch Manager, you will provide strategic leadership, coach staff, and drive continuous improvement in FOI services for the ACT community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading FOI teams and information access programs.
• Ability to provide legal advice coordination for FOI matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for FOI applications and information access.
• Oversee the statutory Information Officer responsibilities and Open Access Information Scheme.
• Brief senior executives and ministers on complex FOI issues and policy implications.
• Collaborate with ACT Public Service and external stakeholders.

Skills

FOI leadership

Strategic leadership

Policy coordination

Open Access Information Scheme

Education

Law degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Health and Community Services Directorate in Canberra is seeking a Senior Director, Freedom of Information to lead a high-performing FOI team. The role manages FOI applications, information access requests, and legal advice coordination while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

Reporting to the Executive Branch Manager, you will provide strategic leadership, coach staff, and drive continuous improvement in FOI services for the ACT community.