Senior Foi Advisor

Are you looking for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?
We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.
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About the Role
Are you an experienced professional with a strong background in processing FOI requests, ensuring strict compliance with legislative requirements and looking for your next role? If so, keep reading.
This ongoing Senior FOI Advisor role is a key position within our organisation, collaborating closely with the Manager FOI, Privacy & Appeals to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality, timely FOI services.
In this role, you will be responsible for responding to and processing FOI requests in strict accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (VIC) (the Act) and Professional Standards. Additionally, your days will see you actively contribute to enhancing CFA Member's awareness of their legislative obligations under the Act.
The Senior FOI Advisor will also provide crucial support to the Manager on privacy-related matters when required. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in continuing to develop our organization's approach to FOI services and fostering a culture of compliance and FOI awareness.
About You
The ideal candidate will bring specialised knowledge in interpreting and applying the Act and Professional Standards, providing expert advice on legislative obligations.
With a related tertiary qualification or extensive experience in processing complex FOI requests, your meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality will by highly valued. Your superior organisational and time-management skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe Pro, Redax, and guaranteed compliance within legislative timelines will be highly regarded.
Furthermore, your proven ability to offer accurate advice and support, build positive relationships, and showcase high-level written and oral communication skills makes you an ideal candidate for this role.
If you thrive in a role where precision and compliance are paramount, we invite you to apply and contribute to our commitment to excellence in FOI services. Please note, to be shortlisted for interview your experience must include hands-on FOI processing.
Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Your Application
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When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 11:59pm 29 January 2024
If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement . For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact