About the role:

The Senior Information Officer works flexibly across all streams of FOI work. You will be required to assist with processing of FOI requests and provide advice in relation to FOI legislation and processes to our stakeholders.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Providing advice regarding FOI to our relevant stakeholders.
• Negotiating and consulting with FOI applicants, their legal representatives and internal employees.
• Processing FOI requests and providing recommendations to delegated decision-makers in relation to access to documents.
• Administration of internal FOI databases used to track and manage requests.
• Providing training and supervision of staff in relation to FOI functions and processes.
• Liaising with and providing a high level of customer service to stakeholders, by offering professional advice around best practice in accordance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Work with and as part of a high functioning team

.About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: 

• Well-developed communication skills (written and oral) and highly developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with staff at all levels.
• Knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge quickly, of the FOI Act and the skill to apply the FOI Act to the handling and processing of requests.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• The ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and convey complex concepts and messages.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage priorities effectively.

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Response to the Key Selection Criteria – found in the position description attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Monday 8 December 2025.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic).

Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: Madison Bogdan on (03) 8335 7452 or madison.bogdan@police.vic.gov.au.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people.  We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps