Freedom of Information Specialist

Freedom of Information Specialist
5-Month Contract | Melbourne, VIC | Hybrid
Join a progressive local government organisation
 
Are you an experienced Freedom of Information (FOI) professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We are partnering with a respected local government organisation seeking a Freedom of Information Specialist to manage information access requests, provide expert legislative advice, and strengthen compliant information-release practices across the organisation.
Working with a collaborative team, you'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with Victorian FOI, privacy and health records legislation while influencing best practice through training, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Manage FOI and information access requests, ensuring timely and compliant outcomes.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex and sensitive information-release matters.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, templates and user guidance materials.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal representatives and regulatory bodies.
• Deliver training, workshops and reporting activities that promote compliance and continuous improvement.

 
Must Have

• Strong knowledge of FOI, privacy and health records legislation within Victoria.
• Demonstrated experience processing FOI requests in a complex environment.
• Ability to interpret legislation and make sound, defensible decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience within local government or the public sector.
• Exposure to OVIC reviews, complaints management or subpoena coordination.
• Experience developing policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in law, information management or a related discipline.

 
Clicks IT Recruitment values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders and experiences, and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process.
Interested? Apply now or contact Clicks IT Recruitment for a confidential discussion.


If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. For further information please contact Theo Panaligan at Clicks IT Recruitment on 
+61 292 004 451.
 
At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
 
We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with a disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please call 1300 254 257 or email adjustments@clicks.com.au