Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Freedom of Information and Privacy,
Development Information Services
Job title Freedom of Information Intake Support Designation Administrative Officer 4
Officer
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 30/11/2026 for 12 months
Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location All NT Regions
Position number 68260266 RTF 354882 Closing 14/09/2026
Contact Officer Tracy Richardson, Senior Manager FOI on 08 8995 5301 or [email protected]
About the agency www.dcdd.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354882
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans,
go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
As part of the central Freedom of Information (FOI) unit, assist in the management of NT Government client agencies’ responses
to FOI requests under the Information Act 2002 (NT), including receiving, administrative processing and coordination of requests,
and liaising with and providing advice to both applicants and agencies on the FOI process.
Context statement
The Freedom of Information (FOI) unit provides high quality, standardised and centralised advice, administrative support and
processing of FOI applications to a number of NTG agencies, in compliance with the Information Act 2002 (NT).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. As part of a specialised team, undertake the receipt and recording of Freedom of Information (FOI) applications on behalf of
NT Government agencies, ensuring compliance with the Information Act 2002 and other relevant legislation.
2. Provide support, including administrative support, to staff within the FOI unit to manage and handle FOI applications and to
support the business of the unit.
3. Contribute to the development and maintenance of team guidelines, procedures, templates, information statements and
training programs, to ensure best practice and compliance with the Information Act 2002.
4. Contribute to effective monitoring and reporting mechanisms to inform regular and ad-hoc reporting requirements.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge of the issues, principles and practices in the areas of freedom of information and correction of personal information,
or ability to quickly acquire same.
2. Demonstrated effectiveness in a highly sensitive, confidential, and complex environment with a high level of integrity,
discretion and confidentiality.
3. Professional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
4. Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing requirements, work under
pressure and meet critical deadlines.
5. Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience with the effective use of various office applications.
6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of Commitment to service, Innovation, Ethical practice,
Accountability, Impartiality, Diversity and Respect.
Desirable
1. Previous experience working in an information release environment.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check and/or a Police intelligence or integrity check
prior to selection being confirmed and may be required to repeat those checks periodically. A criminal history will not exclude an
applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position.
