Opportunity for an experienced Freedom of Information Officer to join a Local Government authority in the Eastern suburbs | 3-month contract | $55ph

• Provide advice to Council Officers on FOI and privacy matters

• Previous experience in FOI essential for this role

• Eastern suburbs | onsite parking available | 3-month contract | $55ph

About the company:

Act as Council’s FOI Officer. Provide advice to Council Officers on FOI and privacy matters. Provide a range of administrative legal support services to the Legal Services Team including maintaining accurate records, the preparation of correspondence and documentation and administration of legal services requests.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Receive and process Freedom of Information requests. Manage and answer incoming subpoenas.

• Provide administrative support and/or act as an Infringement Review Officer pursuant to Council’s Infringements Review Procedure.

• Support the operation of the department through collaborative efforts. Participate in the development, implementation and review of policies and procedures

• Develop and follow personal work plans and goals to efficiently handle workloads, meet deadlines, and comply with schedules.

You will have the following:

• Previous Freedom of Information experience highly regarded

• A knowledge and understanding of the FOI and privacy matters

• Demonstrated experience in FOI roles

• Proficiency with the MS Suite ideally knowledge of the TRIM system

• The ability to manage multiple tasks each with competing deadlines

• Outstanding time management, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of professional discretion are essential.

Benefits

• Grow your Local Government knowledge and understanding.

• Work with a Community based organisation and help drive and deliver change.

• On site parking available.

Please note you will need to obtain a police check before commencing this role.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY today or email [email protected]

If this position is not correct for you but you have experience working in Local Government please still do get in touch, we have numerous positions within council.

At Charterhouse, we embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity. On behalf of our client, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people; to embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills and contributions to the workplace.