Job Title: Assistant Director – FOI & Privacy | Information Releases Lead
Lead a specialist team delivering timely, lawful and defensible information release decisions in a high-sensitivity clinical environment. You'll oversee Releases of Information, FOI, subpoenas and other legal notices—balancing competing priorities while providing authoritative advice on privacy, governance and risk.
Location: ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS, QLD, NT, S
Contract Duration: 12 months (potential 12-month extension)
Security Clearance Requirement: Baseline clearance required
Closing Date: Thursday 5 February 2026 – 10:00am (Canberra time)
Essential Tasks:
* Lead the end-to-end management of Releases of Information and legal notices (FOI, subpoenas, court orders, APP 12).
* Make and document defensible statutory decisions under relevant privacy/FOI legislation and frameworks.
* Provide high-quality written advice and risk-based guidance to senior stakeholders on sensitive matters.
* Manage team workflows and priorities to deliver timely, compliant outcomes in a complex operational setting.
Key Criteria:
* Demonstrated EL1-level (or equivalent) experience in a governance and/or statutory decision-making role.
* Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with FOI, Privacy Act requests, subpoenas and legal correspondence.
* Excellent written communication skills (briefs, decisions, executive advice) with high attention to detail.
* Proven experience leading teams and delivering outcomes across competing priorities (APS experience desirable).
How to Apply
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Stratos Gianakakis on and send through your CV by following the link below.
About Compas:
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline clearance. Clearance requirements vary per role and are based on client specifications. Australian citizenship is required.