Freedom of Information Officer

at  Dixon Appointments

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Collaborative, customer focused approach
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently on a variety of tasks with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple deadlines and adjust to workload fluctuations.
• Experience in administering FOI legislation.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

Management of Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests. Assist with FOI reporting, policy and procedure updates and training and awareness activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate requests for document access, determining if documents can be provided outside of FOI guidelines.
• Oversee the processing, maintenance, and decision-making of FOI requests, including third-party consultations and notifications as per FOI regulations and standards.
• Handle interactions with the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) regarding reviews or complaints about request handling, which may involve submitting written responses.
• Assist in maintaining and updating FOI policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with information statements outlined in the FOI Act.
• Remain updated on FOI practices, consistently applying them in alignment with legislative obligations and professional standards.