CareerPlan

APS6/EL1 FOI Officers

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-13
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Manage end-to-end Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, interpret legislation, and assess large volumes of information to support legislative obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

Role type

APS6/EL1 FOI Officer

Builds

FOI decision briefs, schedules, and statements of reasons

Domain

Australian Public Service / Legal & Regulatory

Required skills

FOI legislation interpretation, administrative law principles, document analysis, decision brief drafting, stakeholder advice

Preferred skills

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end FOI requests, interpret and apply FOI exemptions, assess and review documentation, prepare decision briefs, provide advice on FOI obligations, support internal reviews and OAIC matters

Seniority

APS6/EL1 (Mid-Senior, hands-on IC)