#989 Freedom of Information Commissioner, Statutory Appointment, Attorney-General’s Department
All applications must be submitted via the Attorney-General’s Department careers page.
More information about the role and how to apply can be found in the Candidate Pack.
The FOI Commissioner is a statutory office holder, appointed under section 14 of the AIC Act.
The FOI Commissioner is responsible for the efficient and effective management of FOI functions. The purpose of these functions is to give the public access to information held by the Australian Government in accordance with the FOI Act (and other Acts).
FOI functions include the following:
- promote awareness and understanding of the FOI Act and the objects of that Act
- conduct reviews of FOI decisions made by agencies and ministers
- monitor and undertake investigations and carry out other compliance activities
- make and enforce decisions
- report on FOI matters.
The FOI Commissioner will be expected to support the strategic direction of the OAIC as determined and managed by the Australian Information Commissioner.
The FOI Commissioner may, from time to time, be required to perform other functions under the AIC Act.