FOI Lawyers (Mid Level)

Overview

FOI Lawyers - 5+ years PQE

SPA Australia, which acquired Proximity in 2025, is looking for Freedom of Information (FOI) Lawyers to join our Legal Group. Our Legal Group is a go-to for Commonwealth legal teams requiring expertise and support on complex matters specialising in administrative law, commercial law, information law, and litigation.

Where your legal career goes further

We work side-by-side with government clients to solve complex problems that support the public good. If you're a lawyer looking for fulfilling work, here are just a few more reasons to join us:

• Variety - our legal secondment model allows you to work across the Commonwealth.
• Flexible working options - including permanent and contract roles to suit your lifestyle.
• Reward and recognition programs - we offer competitive salaries reviewed annually, performance bonuses, and a referral bonus of up to $10,000.
• Wellbeing - whether it's hybrid flexibility, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, or a generous health and wellbeing benefit, we support the person, not just the lawyer.
• Learning and growth - your career path based on readiness, not just KPIs. Access transparent progression, study support, and on-the-job learning from industry leaders.
• Collegiate support - reach out to and receive support from experienced colleagues across our Legal Group.
• Practice with purpose - from pro bono opportunities and environmental initiatives, to volunteering for our community partners, we take our impact on our local community and society seriously.

Why SPA Australia?

• Choose the work that excites you.
• Flat structure, no egos, and a team player-mindset, always.
• A commitment to your career progression, professional development and wellbeing.
• Wrap-around support from a dedicated Legal Practice Management team.

SPA Australia

Systems Planning and Analysis, Australia (SPA Australia) is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal, commercial, and analytics services to government. Our multidisciplinary approach, combined with trusted advisory and leading-edge technology and analysis, takes our clients further.

In 2025, SPA acquired Proximity, a well-established and highly regarded consultancy with specialist expertise in delivering legal, consulting, and commercial advisory services to government.

For more than five decades, Systems Planning & Analysis Inc (SPA), SPA Australia's parent company, has supported government clients across the world to navigate a myriad of complex challenges. Today, SPA has more than 3,300 employees across 23 offices in the US, UK, and Australia, with over 130 employees in Australia alone.

Keen to know more?

To find out more or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Loretta Pabian at careers@au.spa.com

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Work with government clients to provide expert legal and strategic advice on complex FOI matters.
• Process FOI requests and requests for internal review to ensure compliance with the FOI Act.
• Consult with external stakeholders as required.
• Manage reviews of FOI decisions by the OAIC, including drafting submissions.
• Manage a caseload of FOI matters.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, other Commonwealth agencies and external law firms.
• Develop and deliver legal training to support capability uplift.

Qualifications

You will bring:

• A minimum of 5 years' information law, including FOI, experience within, or for, the Commonwealth or a State Government.
• A restricted (minimum) Australian legal practising certificate (ACT, NSW, or VIC).
• An AGSVA security clearance (Baseline minimum) or the ability to obtain and maintain one.