FOI/Officers/Lawyers – Various Levels (Baseline Clearance Essential)
- Handle FOI requests at APS5, APS6 or EL1 level, including assessing matters, locating documents, redacting material and drafting decisions and correspondence.
- At senior levels, review complex FOI matters, support investigations and report on progress and resolution.
- Applicants must have FOI experience, knowledge of the FOI Act, Australian citizenship and a current Baseline clearance.
The Role
Our client is seeking experienced Freedom of Information (FOI) Officers/Lawyers at various levels to work on secondment with a high profile federal government department.
The Responsibilities
At the EL1 Level (Experienced Senior FOI officer with investigations experience and / or legal qualifications), assist in the resolution and reporting on the progress of complex FOI matters.
At the APS6 Level (Experienced FOI decision maker, preferably with Commonwealth experience)
- undertake initial assessment of Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) matters;
- search for documents;
- bundle, redact and draft decisions;
- draft clear correspondence; and
- review complex matters and determine appropriate handling.
At the APS5 Level (FOI experienced)
- Process simple FOI or administration access requests;
- draft more straightforward correspondence to applicants and business areas; and
- draft schedules and marking redactions on documents.
The Requirements
Previous experience working as an FOI Officer/Lawyer or in an FOI team in a federal government department, knowledge and understanding of the FOI Act and a Baseline clearance is essential.
Applicants must be an Australian citizen, with successful candidates being willing to undergo any required additional employment suitability checks.
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