Senior Advisor, Freedom of Information

About this role

• Help shape fair and lawful information decisions across government.
• Work on complex freedom of information matters with senior leaders.
• Use your legal knowledge to support stronger public services in Victoria.
• Build trusted working relationships while handling sensitive and important requests.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning 116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As senior adviser, freedom of information, you will manage complex freedom of information matters across the department.

You will support strong public service decision making and help meet legal obligations under the Freedom of Information Act.

You will:

• provide expert advice on the Freedom of Information Act to business areas and ministers' offices
• prepare clear briefings and written decisions for senior leaders
• manage complex freedom of information requests within required timeframes
• monitor changes in freedom of information and administrative law and apply them to daily work
• build effective working relationships across the department and support lawful information handling.

About you

A legal qualification is desirable. You should have experience applying legislation or making complex decisions under the Freedom of Information Act.

You should also have:

• strong knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and related legislation
• advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and records systems
• calm judgement when handling pressure, sensitive matters and competing priorities
• clear communication skills and the ability to manage difficult conversations.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Paul Pittorino at paul.pittorino@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.