Senior Information Access Officer

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working from home or remote

Flexible working hours

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development support

Public transport nearby

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking to establish a pool of Senior Information Access Officers for permanent and fixed term roles across 2026 and into August 2027. Vacancies may commence at various times during this period.

Roles involve advising on information release under FOI, coordinating responses to requests, and interpreting relevant legislation for case histories and precedents, with a focus on accessing information for applicants, third parties and agencies.

Qualifications

• Be Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.
• Experience with information disclosure under the FOI Act would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interpret relevant legislation to determine information access and release.
• Coordinate responses to FOI requests, summonses, orders and other production of records.
• Consult with applicants, third parties, staff and other government agencies on disclosure matters.

Job description

Corporate Information Services are seeking to establish a pool of Senior Information Access Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of August 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The Corporate Information Services (CIS) Branch works to improve information quality, accessibility, reliability and security to support departmental business and is responsible for the provision of records management, system administration, Freedom of Information (FOI) and legal information disclosure and Library services.

The Role

Senior Information Access Officers provide support and advice on information release, including direct release requests and formal applications made under the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (FOI Act). They coordinate response to summons and subpoenas, Orders to Produce, and all other orders for the production of records and documents.

Within this role suitable candidates will consult with applicants, third parties, Department staff and other government agencies in relation to information disclosure matters, including direct release of information, applications made under the FOI Act, and production of court documents. A key responsibility of this role is to interpret relevant legislation to determine possible access and release of information, including interpretations for case histories and precedents, and requests from the public, external stakeholders, Departmental staff, and schools.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact)

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Melissa Pettit, Manager, Corporate Information Services on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail]

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1063195

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 October 2026