Data Governance and Privacy Officer

• Ongoing, full time role


• CBD location, with flexible, hybrid working


• $110,000 to $120,000 base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre seeking to excel across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, compassion and excellence, and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the role

The Data Governance & Privacy Officer will be responsible for uplifting data governance maturity at Peter Mac ensuring adherence to data security and privacy requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Finalise and implement the Data Governance framework


• Developing and updating policies and procedures


• Supporting organisation wide education and deployment


• Champion change for data governance and privacy


• Mentoring teams to build a culture of data accountability


• Provide expert and timely advice on privacy


• Provide expert guidance on data risk management and controls


• Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive data governance initiatives


• Ensure Peter Mac aligns to industry and government standards and guidelines, including regulatory requirements


• Support implementation of technologies to support data governance and privacy.

About you

You will have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work independantly and confidently within a multidisciplinary team.

You'll bring with you:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and suitable experience working in data governance and privacy


• Experience in implementing organisation wide data governance and privacy program


• Experience with designing frameworks, policies, processes and procedures related to Data Governance and privacy


• Experience managing data throughout its lifecycle


• Experience leading and mentoring teams to build a culture of data accountability


• Ability to interpret and apply data governance and management legislation such as Health Services Act 1988 (Vic), Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) AND Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), GDPR, HIPAA


• Knowledge of industry compliance requirements related to data security and privacy such as ISO27001, DMBOK


• Strong foundation in project management and delivery

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay


• Discounted health insurance and eye care


• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program


• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists


• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces


• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities


• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options


• Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact [email protected]

Application closing date: 15 February 2026

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.


• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.


• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.