Job Description
The Australian Government is seeking applications from suitably qualified people for appointment to the full-time statutory position of Freedom of Information (FOI) Commissioner at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
The OAIC is the independent national regulator for privacy and FOI. The OAIC exercises functions under the Privacy Act 1+88 (Privacy Act), the Freedom of Information Act 1+82 (FOI Act) and the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 (AIC Act).
The FOI Commissioner is responsible for the efficient and effective management of FOI functions, including promoting awareness and understanding of the FOI Act. The FOI Commissioner conducts reviews of FOI decisions made by agencies and Ministers and investigates complaints, as well as monitors and reports on compliance.
The FOI Commissioner has a strong leadership role within the OAIC, and will be required to work closely with the Australian Information Commissioner who, as head of the OAIC, is responsible for driving the strategic direction of the agency and for its performance and corporate operations. The FOI Commissioner may, from time to time, be required to perform other functions under the AIC Act.
Information for applicants
The appointment will be for a term of up to five years. Further information about OAIC is available at www.oaic.gov.au.
Information about the position, including remuneration, eligibility and selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Attorney-General’s Department website statutory appointments page.
Applications close at 5:00 pm (AEDT) on Friday, 21 March 2026. Email enquiries about the position or application process to appointments@ag.gov.au.
The OAIC is the independent national regulator for privacy and FOI. The OAIC exercises functions under the Privacy Act 1+88 (Privacy Act), the Freedom of Information Act 1+82 (FOI Act) and the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 (AIC Act).
The FOI Commissioner is responsible for the efficient and effective management of FOI functions, including promoting awareness and understanding of the FOI Act. The FOI Commissioner conducts reviews of FOI decisions made by agencies and Ministers and investigates complaints, as well as monitors and reports on compliance.
The FOI Commissioner has a strong leadership role within the OAIC, and will be required to work closely with the Australian Information Commissioner who, as head of the OAIC, is responsible for driving the strategic direction of the agency and for its performance and corporate operations. The FOI Commissioner may, from time to time, be required to perform other functions under the AIC Act.
Information for applicants
The appointment will be for a term of up to five years. Further information about OAIC is available at www.oaic.gov.au.
Information about the position, including remuneration, eligibility and selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Attorney-General’s Department website statutory appointments page.
Applications close at 5:00 pm (AEDT) on Friday, 21 March 2026. Email enquiries about the position or application process to appointments@ag.gov.au.
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.