FOI Business Support Officer

We are seeking a FOI Business Support Officer for a full-time, 3-month assignment based in Adelaide CBD (Victoria Square). You will provide administrative and operational support to the FOI Officer, ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1991 and delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Location: Adelaide CBD (Victoria Square)
• Duration: ASAP start - 3 months
• Capacity: Full-time casual
• Rate: $42.86 per hour (incl. casual loading)
• Submission Deadline: 12 PM - Thursday 14 Aug

Key responsibilities

• Assist in managing and processing FOI requests in accordance with legislative requirements

• Liaise with internal teams to identify, compile and prepare relevant documentation

• Support third-party consultations and internal reviews as required

• Implement and maintain systems and processes to meet FOI obligations

• Provide high-level administrative assistance to the FOI Officer and legal team

• Assist in raising awareness of FOI processes within the organisation

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence and compliance

About you

You will have strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work with confidential and sensitive information. Experience in government, legal administration, or FOI-related roles will be highly regarded.

• Experience in administrative roles within law firms or government departments

• Knowledge of FOI processes and procedures (desirable)

• Proficiency in SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Legal qualifications or current law student status (desirable)

• Demonstrated professionalism when liaising with stakeholders at all levels

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.