Strategic FOI & Information Release Manager

Www.chandlermacleod.com; Geelong; On-site; AUD 164,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandlermacleod is partnering with a prominent Victorian organisation to appoint a Geelong-based Freedom of Information & Information Release Manager. This permanent leadership role oversees FOI functions, provides expert legal and strategic advice, and drives governance, compliance and continuous improvement.

You will lead a high-performing team, manage complex information release requests, engage regulators and stakeholders, and shape organisational risk with a transparent, compliant approach

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading Freedom of Information functions and managing complex, sensitive and high-profile requests.
• Tertiary qualifications in Law or a related discipline.
• Eligibility to hold a Legal Practising Certificate in Victoria and/or another Australian jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian Freedom of Information legislation and information release obligations.
• Demonstrated experience managing external review processes and regulatory stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build capability, drive performance and develop high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance transparency, legislative compliance and organisational risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the organisation's Freedom of Information and information release functions.
• Provide expert legal, strategic and operational advice to senior leaders on FOI obligations, governance and risk.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of information release requests, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and service standards.
• Deliver advice and support regarding complex, sensitive and high-profile matters, including external reviews and appeal processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, government agencies and key internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, reporting, technology and service delivery.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and psychologically safe culture.
• Monitor legislative developments and emerging trends to ensure organisational compliance and best practice.

Skills

FOI leadership

Legal qualifications

LPC eligibility

FOI legislation

External reviews

People leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic mindset

Education

Law degree

Job description

Chandlermacleod is partnering with a prominent Victorian organisation to appoint a Geelong-based Freedom of Information & Information Release Manager. This permanent leadership role oversees FOI functions, provides expert legal and strategic advice, and drives governance, compliance and continuous improvement.

You will lead a high-performing team, manage complex information release requests, engage regulators and stakeholders, and shape organisational risk with a transparent, compliant approach