Description:
About us
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.
About the role
The successful candidate will lead the DGS Freedom of Information (FOI) team, who is responsible for coordinating, managing and processing FOI matters for the department.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Provide leadership to the DGS FOI team, promote the department's values and behaviours, and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead the department's compliance with its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, including the processing and collating of information relating to requests for documents.
- Identify and respond to new and emerging strategic issues impacting on the operating environment.
- Provide authoritative and specialist reporting, advice and briefings to Ministers' offices and the Secretary on complex FOI matters and issues.
About you
To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:
- Experience or demonstrated ability in managing and leading a team to provide technically excellent advice on complex issues and fostering professional development.
- Strong planning and organisation skills, and the ability to effectively utilise available resources.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Specialist knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Thursday, 27 March 2025. All applications should include:
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)
In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Policy, Victorian Public Service employees are required to apply via the JSE for primary consideration access.
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.