APS6 FOI and Senior Governance Officer

Position: APS6 Senior Governance Officer

Location: Canberra ACT

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Approx. 12 months non-ongoing with potential to extend

Pay rate: $99734 - $111701 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

Security requirements: Must be an Australian Citizen to be considered for this position

Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced APS6 Senior Governance Officer to join their Governance and Legal team.

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality governance support across Freedom of Information (FOI) privacy and broader governance functions. Working in a fast-paced environment you will provide expert advice on FOI legislation manage statutory requests contribute to policy development and prepare high-quality written advice for senior executives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance FOI legal or compliance professional looking to contribute to an organisation committed to transparency accountability and effective public administration.

• Manage Freedom of Information (FOI) requests in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Review assess and redact documents and prepare well-reasoned FOI decisions and advice.
• Provide guidance and advice to internal stakeholders on FOI legislation policies and processes.
• Support governance functions including privacy matters complaints management and the development and review of policies and procedures.
• Prepare executive briefs ministerial correspondence committee papers and reports.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to governance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests or strong knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
• Experience working in governance legal compliance policy or a related government environment.
• Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing briefs reports and correspondence.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret legislation and exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and communicate clearly with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Apply now or contact SOS Recruitment on for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 22 July2026. If your application is received after this date well be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity in employment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities and individuals from diverse cultural linguistic religious and LGBTIQ backgrounds.