The Right to Information (RTI) Group at the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) manages a caseload of external review applications relating to information access applications. Each team is overseen by an Assistant Information Commissioner and conducts independent, timely and fair merit reviews of decisions made by Queensland government agencies under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act) or the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (IP Act). In this role, you will provide legal, research and general support to the RTI group responsible for undertaking external reviews of agency decisions under the RTI Act or the IP Act.

Job details

Why join OIC

• Work life balance – we truly embrace flexible work arrangements including hybrid work.  

• A supportive, committed, and respectful work environment. 

• Passionate, engaged and high performing organisation with an important integrity role.  

About the Role

Key responsibilities

• Proofread decision documents to ensure consistency in document formatting and correct legal citations.  
• Undertake the preliminary review of documents related to external review matters and prepare correspondence as required.
• Undertake legal and general research tasks as directed, including drafting correspondence and locating relevant legislation, case law and commentary to assist in the conduct of external reviews.  
• Conduct legal research required by review officers and prepare summaries of research results.
• Assist the RTI group to maintain currency in Knowledge Management by monitoring and documenting changes to case law decisions and notifying the group of these changes in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Monitor and assess the RTI group's correspondence and other communications, including updating electronic case management and document management systems and alerting the relevant officer of any outstanding matters.
• Engage with review applicants as required including about the progress of their matter.
• Contribute to the identification, development and maintenance of OIC resources that support effective Knowledge Management within the RTI group. 
• Support the RTI group with reporting, data entry, and analysis related to reviews with high attention to detail, as required.For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached role description.

About OIC

The OIC plays an important role in Queensland's integrity framework and is an independent statutory body that reports to Parliament. Our vision is building trust through transparency.  

We have statutory functions and powers under the RTI and IP Acts to uphold greater and easier access to information held by government agencies.  

We also assist agencies to understand their obligations under the RTI and IP Acts and use our regulatory powers Improve compliance. We are accountable for and report to Parliament on our operational performance and regulatory activities.  

We foster an inclusive workplace culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We promote a culture of respect that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination and violence and we recognise the importance of developing and retaining a flexible, skilled and resilient workforce.  

How to apply

• Read the Role Description and Guideline for Applicants for a full overview of the role and OIC;
• Submit an application online, including:
  • a statement of no more than two pages addressing the core capabilities and key requirements listed, and your motivation to join OIC; and
  • your current resume of no more than two pages, including the names and contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the last two years.

Note: While there are no mandatory qualifications for this role, prior study or experience in law or working as a legal support officer is highly desirable.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• OIC Guideline for Applicants 2025 (PDF, 206KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Role Description - AO4 Assistant Review Officer (PDF, 183KB)
  Role Description