Privacy & Compliance Advisor

Troocoo is seeking an experienced Privacy & Compliance Advisor to join a large government organisation, providing specialist advice and end-to-end management of complex privacy matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced privacy professional who is confident interpreting legislation, managing sensitive complaints and incidents, and providing clear, risk-informed advice to senior stakeholders. The role operates at a senior level and will support sound, compliant and defensible decision-making across the organisation.

The Role
Working within a specialist governance and privacy function, you will manage a broad range of privacy matters including complaints, data breaches, compliance advice and organisational improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex privacy complaints, incidents and data breach assessments
• Providing specialist advice on privacy legislation, case law, policies and best practice
• Supporting responses to data breaches, including obligations under the Mandatory Data Breach Notification scheme
• Investigating privacy matters and preparing recommendations, briefs and correspondence
• Identifying privacy risks, trends and opportunities to strengthen processes and controls
• Drafting policies, reports, submissions, assessments and executive correspondence
• Providing privacy guidance and education to stakeholders across the organisation
• Supporting privacy-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Building effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.

About You

• Strong practical experience in privacy compliance and privacy complaints
• Sound knowledge of relevant privacy legislation and regulatory requirements
• Experience investigating and assessing complex or sensitive privacy matters
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review large amounts of information and determine appropriate actions
• Ability to translate complex legislative or technical information into clear, practical advice
• Strong written communication skills, including briefs, reports and correspondence
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders while maintaining discretion and confidentiality
• Experience within a large, highly regulated organisation, with Local or State Government experience highly regarded.

Hourly Rate
$74+ 12% Super p/h 
Contract dates: ASAP start - end of November.

If this contract opportunity sounds like a great fit, apply today via seek. 

Please note - Due to large volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.