Senior Information and Right to Information Officer

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Salary range

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Closing date

7 April 2026

6 days left

Posted 27 Mar 2026

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About Tasmania DECYP

Role description

The Team

Legal Services provides timely, accurate, and solution‑focused support on a wide range of legal issues affecting the Department, supporting staff on departmental matters but not personal external legal issues. The team also manages all Right to Information and Personal Information requests and maintains public‑facing webpages to help parents and community members access relevant information.

About the Role

Lead efficient and effective operation of the Legal Services team by determining and processing information requests. This includes – but is not limited to the assessment and determination of applications made pursuant to the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) and the Personal Information Protection Act 2004 (PIP Act) and responding to subpoenas.
The incumbent will lead the response to client related issues and provide authoritative advice and support in relation to the ongoing management of information and administrative services within the Legal Services Unit.

We are offering

  • Ongoing - ASAP start date 
  • full-time
  • 73.5 hours per fortnight
  • We are a child-safe organisation
  • Pathways to grow your career

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