FOI Officer

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 ABC’s obligations under the Freedom of Information Act (Cth) 1982 (the FOI Act). You will report to a senior FOI specialist to facilitate the ABC’s responses to incoming FOI applications, prepare submissions to the regulator (the OAIC), and ensure compliance with the ABC's statutory and reporting requirements.

Position Description :   50068536 FOI OFFICER.pdf

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 :

• outstanding interpersonal and communication skills including a customer service ethos and the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with team members and a wide range of stakeholders whilst maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• demonstrated extensive administrative and organisational skills, including the capacity to prioritise and effectively manage workflow, and regularly output of a high volume of information.
• the ability to train ABC colleagues on the requirements of the FOI Act.
• demonstrated high level proficiency with a broad range of computer-based technologies and PC applications.

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

What we can offer you :

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental, carer's and supporting partner leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 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.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact accessibility@abc.net.au

If you want to know more, please contact Brendan Thorpe, Legal Operation Coordinator via thorpe.brendan@abc.net.au or (02) 8333 5441.

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 abc.net.au / careers

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.