Senior Freedom of Information Officer

About this role

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. 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. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it? • Help people access important government information with fairness and care. • Make clear decisions that support transparency across the department. • Build your knowledge of legislation while working on varied and meaningful cases. • Join a supportive team where your work makes a real difference every day. • Ongoing, full-time role earning $ 100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super. What you will do As freedom of information officer, you will process requests for access to department documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. You will make decisions, provide advice and help deliver a fair, timely and consistent service. You will: • process freedom of information requests across a wide range of department records • make decisions as a delegate of the Secretary on access requests • provide clear advice to staff and the public about freedom of information procedures and related matters • identify issues, meet strict timeframes and help manage complex requests • support freedom of information projects and deliver practical training programs. About you You must have experience interpreting legislation. Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, or the ability to quickly build that knowledge and apply it, is essential. You should also have: • strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply legislation to complex situations • clear communication skills and the ability to explain information to different audiences • sound judgement, resilience and the confidence to manage difficult conversations • good teamwork skills, adaptability and a focus on continuous improvement. To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Alana Palavikas at [email protected] . 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 wit h, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.