Processing Officers (APS4 Federal Government)

Allygroup is seeking Processing Officers / Information Release Officers (APS4 equivalent) to join a Federal Government agency in Canberra. This is an opportunity to gain APS administrative experience and create long-lasting contacts in a Federal Government agency. This is a contract until 23 December 2026 with a strong opportunity to be extended. 

Allygroup is particularly interested in candidates who are seeking an entry-level APS role and who are keen to build a long-term career within the Federal Government. We are after candidates who are willing to do processing work and support a hard-working legal team with a great culture. Experience in legislation and policy is highly desirable.

Candidates must be Australian citizens, Canberra-based, and available on a full-time basis. Candidates who are available to commence immediately are preferred.

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Processing and managing a high volume case load of matters such as subpoenas, court orders, summonses, information requests, etc.;

• Operating under and utilising the Privacy Act 1988 and other program specific legislation in processing work; 

• Interrogating Departmental databases to retrieve the requested information;

• Preparing the information in a readable format for the applicant and drafting the release letter before passing to the relevant delegate for approval; 

• Liaising with requesting Agencies and stakeholders in order to clarify required information with a view to establishing compliance with legislative requirements;

• Responding to Commonwealth information orders issued under the Family Law Act 1975; and

• Assisting and supporting agency staff who are required to give evidence in a court or tribunal matter.

Required candidate skills include:

• High level of attention to detail;

• Excellent time management, and ability to manage competing priorities;

• Effective written and oral communication;

• Ability to follow agreed processes and procedures; and

• Ability to be self-motivated and also work collaboratively within a team.

In addition, our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience with either applying legislation to decision making and processing work or varied administrative responsibilities;

• Possess high levels of integrity, probity and behavioural standards;

• Have excellent time management and task prioritisation skills;

• Be able to exercise sound judgement and analytical skills; and

• Be able to work well under pressure.

What you need to do now

To apply, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button above or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at ••••@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 •••• •170. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and related position description/s) may also be requested by emailing ••••@allygroup.com.au. 

About Allygroup

Allygroup is a law firm which specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management and legal recruitment.

Allygroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of their gender, disability, neurodivergence, or cultural or religious identity. 

If you identify as a person with a disability or neurodivergence, as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, or from a culturally or linguistically diverse background and would like to disclose this information, we encourage you to do so in your application or included cover letter.