Freedom of Information Officer

Job Description

• Permanent Full Time, Opportunity
• $ 97,099- $104,941 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Governance   team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

To provide high level support and specialist advice to senior management and Council staff in relation to Freedom of Information (FOI) queries and requests.

To support the management, investigation and response to a range of matters arising from internal complaints or referred by Victorian integrity agencies including the Victorian Ombudsman, the Office of Victorian Information Commissioner, the Local Government Inspectorate or the IBAC.

To work in a discreet and professional manner, ensuring integrity of council processes and compliance with legislation.

What you’ll be doing :

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role :

Required Certifications & Qualifications

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values :

We’re better, every day : We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together : At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up : We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume : We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

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