Information Specialist - FOI

PERSOL has partnered with a prominent Perth-based organisation seeking an experienced

Information Specialist to join the Freedom of Information (FOI), privacy and information governance team.

• 12 Month Fixed term role
• Central Perth location
• Salary approx. $113k + Super
• Immediate start avaialble

About The Role

This is a specialist governance role responsible for coordinating the organisation's Freedom of Information (FOI) processes, providing expert advice on privacy and information access, and supporting compliance with relevant legislation.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, executive leaders and external agencies, you will help develop policies, improve governance practices, coordinate responses to information requests and contribute to organisational capability through training and guidance.

Key focus: Managing an FOI process end-to-end, liaising with the applicant, undertaken the searching, appliing the exemptions, writting the notice of decision.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end Freedom of Information requests.
• Provide advice on FOI, privacy and information governance legislation.
• Develop policies, procedures and governance documentation.
• Support privacy, information sharing and data breach compliance.

To Be Considered, You'll Ideally Have

• Experience managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
• Experience interpreting and applying relevant legislation.
• The ability to provide advice to stakeholders and prepare governance documentation.
• (Desirable) Knowledge of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024

For a confidential discussion or to express your interest, please contact Mark Phelan on 0473 001 870 or Sign in to view email.