Privacy Officer

The Company

• Join a respected public sector organisation committed to delivering important services that support the community.
• Be part of a values-driven environment focused on integrity, accountability, transparency, and public trust.
• Work within a collaborative and professional team in a centrally located Sydney CBD office.
• Contribute to an organisation that takes privacy, governance, and information management seriously and recognises their importance in serving the public effectively.
• Enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that helps shape compliance, policy, and best practice across the business.

The Role

• As the Privacy Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's privacy framework and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and standards.
• Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders on privacy obligations, data handling, information sharing, and risk management.
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of privacy policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Manage and respond to privacy-related enquiries, incidents, complaints, and breaches, ensuring timely investigation and resolution.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and provide practical recommendations to minimise risk and strengthen compliance.
• Deliver guidance and training to staff to build awareness and promote a strong privacy-by-design culture.
• Work closely with legal, risk, compliance, and operational teams to embed privacy requirements into projects, processes, and new initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory changes and support continuous improvement across privacy practices and controls.
• Prepare clear reports, documentation, and recommendations for leadership and key stakeholders.

About You

• You have proven experience in a privacy, compliance, governance, risk, or related role, ideally within the public sector or a highly regulated environment.
• You bring a strong understanding of privacy legislation, regulatory requirements, and information governance principles.
• You are confident interpreting policy and legislation and turning complex requirements into clear, practical advice.
• You have experience managing privacy incidents, risk assessments, or compliance reviews with a calm and solutions-focused approach.
• You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• You're collaborative, professional, and committed to maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality.
• You enjoy working in a role where you can influence best practice, improve processes, and support positive organisational outcomes.

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