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Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees









Closes: 12 April 2026
Classification: Executive Level 1
Salary: $121,917 - $131,653 plus superannuation
Position No: Assistant Director ACT Freedom of Information
Directorate: Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 March 2026
Contact Officer: Erin O'Connell on Erin.OConnell@ombudsman.gov.au


Details: The ACT Freedom of Information (FOI) team sits within the Defence, Investigations, ACT and Legal Branch and is responsible for oversight of the ACT FOI Scheme, which includes:

receiving and conducting merit review of FOI decision applications
receiving and deciding on requests for extension of time to decide access applications
monitoring the Freedom of Information Act 2016 (FOI Act)
receiving and investigating complaints about any of the functions under the FOI Act
reporting on the operation of the FOI Act
working with a range of stakeholders to monitor the FOI scheme and promote the objects of the Act.
This role requires a highly motivated person with experience in FOI or merit review functions, high level stakeholder engagement and management skills, legal research skills, and written communication skills.

The successful candidate for the Assistant Director, ACT FOI team position will have legal qualifications, experience in researching, interpreting and analysing legislation, and a demonstrated ability to:

lead and manage a small team to achieve quality outcomes
cultivate productive relationships and nurture internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes
analyse information, exercise sound judgement and think strategically
communicate with influence through written, legally correct and reasoned decisions
conciliate disputes through informal processes
work effectively under pressure, independently or as part of a team, to achieve results
a familiarity with merit review functions and FOI is highly desirable.
For more information on the role please view the attached job pack.

How to apply

Your application must be submitted via the link in the current vacancies page by 11:30pm AEST on Sunday, 12 April 2026.

Applications must be submitted via the link provided above.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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