Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/SRO/PAL/1876585
FOI Specialist
What we offer
The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants and subsidies.
We aim to develop our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian community. We offer flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture that is rewarding and productive, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and safe working environment.
Find out more about working at the SRO at www.sro.vic.gov.au/careers, or via our LinkedIn page.
The opportunity
The primary focus of this position is to manage and process complex requests for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act). This may also include assisting the Senior Policy Specialist (IRAP) in the management of interactions with the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) and assisting in the management of any subsequent litigation relevant to the administration of FOI requests. You will also be required to display leadership in providing FOI awareness training and guidance, providing expert advice to key internal and external stakeholders, and continuously reviewing and improving the delivery of FOI services.
Reporting to the Senior Policy Specialist (IRAP), you will be responsible for:
Who are we looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have:
How to apply
Submit an application via the ‘Apply now' button by 11.59pm on Monday 11 August 2025.
You will need to upload:
More information
You can find out more about this role via the position description. You can also contact Roman Valher, Manager – Freedom of Information on 03 9628 6261.
If you require any adjustments to assist you throughout the recruitment process, or you need a copy of this advertisement and attachments in an accessible format, such as large print, please email [email protected].
Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history, work visa, and police record history.
This role is subject to a probation review.