As one of Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.
Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage a
**APS6 FOI Decision Maker** on a contract for 12 months in Bendigo.
**Duties & Responsibilities**:
- Being responsible for FOI matters including consulting with relevant line areas, making FOI decisions and ensuring all matters, including complex and sensitive matters, are recorded and closed correctly on all databases in accordance with the FOI Act.
- Managing the priorities of clients and available resources to deliver results on time and within budget.
- Mentoring and supporting, where necessary, FOI Action Officers to ensure timely processing of FOI requests.
- Preparing and contributing to a range of other materials including briefing materials for Ministers, Board papers, media releases, reports to Parliamentary committees, and correspondence.
- Supporting the development of systems, processes and practical tools including delivering training to support FOI and PIA handling and awareness.
- Assisting and making PIA decisions as a PIA delegate where required.
**Key skills required for the role**:
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions under Freedom of Information legislation in relation to requests for access to documents.
- Proven experience managing demanding and changing workloads and competing priorities.
- Highly developed communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
**Desirable skills for the role**:
- Have a keen eye for detail, with a high degree of self-motivation to prioritise and complete tasks within specified timeframes
- Thrive in a busy workplace with multiple competing priorities and deadlines
**Mandatory Requirements**:
- Applicants must be Australian citizens.