Senior Release of Information Officer (AO6) - RTI

About the role

A Queensland State Government department based in Brisbane CBD is looking for a Senior Release of Information Officer (AO6) on a temporary contract, with the possibility of extension. The role sits within the Legal Services team and manages Right to Information, Information Privacy and release of information matters across the organisation. It is advertised by Public Sector People, an approved government recruitment partner.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and assess RTI, information privacy and administrative access applications, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Handle complex and sensitive information requests, privacy complaints, breaches, subpoenas and statutory information release matters.
• Coordinate reviews, appeals and stakeholder engagement with external oversight bodies.
• Develop policies, reports, training and advice, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Experience managing RTI, privacy, information governance, legal administration or related functions.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience managing complex cases and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Pay of $79 per hour plus 12% superannuation (PAYG).
• Initial contract until 30 June 2027, with extension possible.
• Work from home up to two days per week, pending performance.