Manager, Information Release - Legal Services

Permanent
job
recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/CO675824/26P

Closing date February 4, 2026

Location Brisbane Inner City

Status
Permanent

Contact
07 3513 5852

About this job

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As the Manager, Information Release, you will:

• Provide leadership, management, legal advice and representation to oversee the processing of information requests under various legislation (for example, applications under the Right to Information Act 2009(Qld) and Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth); subpoenas and other legal instruments), ensure compliance with statutory obligations for information requests, and act as the department's delegated and Minister's authorised decision maker under relevant legislation.
• Deliver legal advice, through General Counsel, on public law matters including confidentiality, privacy, and statutory decision-making about information release, while supporting the development of innovative knowledge and case management systems and processes, and related policy initiatives.

The Manager reports to the Director, Legal Services, Corporate and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Application Downloads

URL
CO675824_26P Role Description.pdf

URL
Applicant Information Package.pdf