Job Description
Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1917152
The Department of Education is seeking a VPSG6 Freedom of Information (FOI) Manager to lead a dynamic team in a flexible work environment in the Assurance, Knowledge, and Executive Services Division
About the Role
This is a fixed term full time position for up to 12 months.
The Department of Education is seeking a VPSG6 Freedom of Information (FOI) Manager to lead a dynamic team in a flexible work environment in the Assurance, Knowledge, and Executive Services Division.
The FOI Manager oversees the department's compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982, and is supported by two Team Leaders and together lead a team of FOI Officers and FOI support. The team works with all areas of the department managing multiple FOI requests, liaising with stakeholders and clients (including senior executives and regions) and engaging with and advising the department's program areas. The FOI Manager provides authoritative advice to internal stakeholders and oversees FOI appeals to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and reviews and complaints to the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner.
The FOI Manager also oversees reporting and leads business improvement.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Extensive FOI knowledge and experience
Experience leading a team and supervising staff
Sound judgment and experience providing authoritative advice to senior leadership
Planning and reporting expertise
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Damien O'Shea - Director Executive and Ministerial Services viadamien.oshea@education.vic.gov.au.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday 16th April 2026.
Applications close Thursday 16 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
2 April 2026
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1917152
The Department of Education is seeking a VPSG6 Freedom of Information (FOI) Manager to lead a dynamic team in a flexible work environment in the Assurance, Knowledge, and Executive Services Division
About the Role
This is a fixed term full time position for up to 12 months.
The Department of Education is seeking a VPSG6 Freedom of Information (FOI) Manager to lead a dynamic team in a flexible work environment in the Assurance, Knowledge, and Executive Services Division.
The FOI Manager oversees the department's compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982, and is supported by two Team Leaders and together lead a team of FOI Officers and FOI support. The team works with all areas of the department managing multiple FOI requests, liaising with stakeholders and clients (including senior executives and regions) and engaging with and advising the department's program areas. The FOI Manager provides authoritative advice to internal stakeholders and oversees FOI appeals to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and reviews and complaints to the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner.
The FOI Manager also oversees reporting and leads business improvement.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Extensive FOI knowledge and experience
Experience leading a team and supervising staff
Sound judgment and experience providing authoritative advice to senior leadership
Planning and reporting expertise
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Damien O'Shea - Director Executive and Ministerial Services viadamien.oshea@education.vic.gov.au.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday 16th April 2026.
Applications close Thursday 16 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
2 April 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager, Freedom of Information position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.