FOI Officer

Job no : 504814

Work type : Ongoing Full Time

Location : Various

Categories : Administration / Support Legal & Corporate Affairs

• Full-time permanent position
• Location negotiable Australia wide
• Base salary $96K - $117K (dependent upon experience)

The Role

The ABC has a unique opportunity for a Freedom of Information specialist to join the tight-knit ABC FOI team on a permanent ongoing basis.

As a Commonwealth Corporation the ABC receives FOI requests seeking access to documents that may be held by the ABC. The FOI Officer provides high-level support to the delegated FOI decision-makers regarding the ABCs obligations under the Freedom of Information Act (Cth) 1982 (the FOI Act). You will report to a senior FOI specialist to facilitate the ABCs responses to incoming FOI applications prepare submissions to the regulator (the OAIC) and ensure compliance with the ABCs statutory and reporting requirements.

Position Description : FOI

About You

Proven high-level knowledge of the Commonwealth FOI Act or equivalent and recent high volume fast paced FOI processing experience essential. You will be an effective multi-tasker with a proactive work approach with an ability to meet multiple overlapping deadlines.

To be successful in this role you will bring :

There is the option of a flexible work environment which includes working from home some days.

What we can offer you :

About the ABC

The ABC is the nations most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations culture and stories. With over 4000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas we are proud to create curate and deliver high-quality content that informs educates and entertains Australian communities.

More info :

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds people with disability and LGBTQIA individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

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If you want to know more please contact Brendan Thorpe Legal Operation Coordinator via or (02)

We are unable to accept email applications please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

We look forward to receiving both your cover letter and resume.

For more information on working at the ABC visit respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Applications Close : 11 : 55pm Wednesday 16 July

Advertised :

16 Jun 2025 12 : 00 PM

E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close :

16 Jul 2025 11 : 55 PM

E. Australia Standard Time

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1