Job no: 0059378
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (FTE 0.6); Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Legal and Risk
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 -$129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Manage complex Freedom of Information requests and support compliance frameworks across the University.
- Lead compliance efforts and deliver high-quality outcomes while managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Lead is a senior role within the Information Regulation team, responsible for managing complex FOI requests and providing expert advice and case management. The position works closely with stakeholders across the University and external parties to ensure compliance with legislation, promoting a compliance-by-design philosophy and contributing to continuous improvement in information governance.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing complex FOI requests in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) and related legislation, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Providing expert advice on FOI legislation and University policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Driving continuous improvement activities for FOI processes, tools, and service delivery.
- Collaborating with the Privacy & Data Protection Lead and senior staff to address risks, improve compliance, and enhance information governance across the University.
Who We Are Looking For
You will have advanced stakeholder engagement experience, with a proven track record of building relationships and using sound judgement to influence outcomes. You will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively to diverse audiences. You will be able to work independently and collaboratively across teams, balancing multiple tasks and meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating a proactive, strategic, and adaptable approach.
You will also have:
- A postgraduate qualification and extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Expert knowledge of domestic legislation and practices regarding FOI, with the ability to translate this into practical advice, tools, and programs.
- Proven expertise in interpreting and applying legislation in complex organisational contexts, providing guidance on new or complex situations.
- The ability to integrate internal and external regulatory requirements with the operational objectives of a large, diverse organisation.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Legal and Risk
Legal and Risk is a vibrant and dynamic business unit. We pride ourselves on our collegiate approach to working across teams, functions, faculties and disciplines, and touch all areas of the University’s operations. Our work is interesting, challenging and rewarding, with possibly the most diverse range of clients you’ll ever get an opportunity to work with in one organisation. The leadership team are champions of professional development and will support your growth in a way that suits you. We have a strong commitment to our values and behaviours, and we recognise and reward our peers when we see those behaviours being demonstrated. We have an inclusive culture that encourages participation in many regular and ad-hoc social and wellbeing activities.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
