WHY US:
There’s a lot going on at Liverpool City Council, as we plan an exciting future for our city. With current work on significant major projects, and many more in the pipeline, their success is underpinned by professional business-focused teams.
JOB DETAILS:
Permanent Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week Salary $ 85411.10 - $ 93,588.83
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Head of Governance, the role sits within the Legal & Governance team of Liverpool City Council and is part of the Governance Team.
The role will see you
- Review, assess, and determine applications for access to government information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
- Apply relevant provisions of the GIPA Act and associated policies to maintain transparency and uphold statutory obligations.
- Effectively manage and resolve complex or sensitive requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Support proactive disclosure of information and foster an environment of openness and accountability within Liverpool City Council.
- Operate efficiently in a high-volume, frontline setting while delivering quality outcomes and meeting deadlines.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and external applicants to clarify requirements and provide guidance on access processes.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent attention to detail.
- You will have the ability to make and write, strong, and legally sound, autonomous decisions. In particular, the position holder will have in-depth experience applying the GIPA Act, or in-depth experience applying a similar legislation that facilitates the access of government held information.
- Thrive in a high volume and time pressured environment, where competing priorities must be managed effectively.
- Aptitude to deliver to tight deadlines and be flexible and resilient in an environment of changing and competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proven ability to write decisions based on legislation, and to tailor communication messaging effectively to different audiences and communication of emerging and potentially contentious issues.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC
- Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
- Free parking is available nearby, with subsidised parking also on offer.
- Access to a Fitness Passport membership
- Internal professional Learning and Development
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.
Click here for a copy of the position description
CLOSING – 30/1/2026
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Linda Dsouza, Talent Acquisition Partner at dsouzal@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
