Privacy Lead
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- In the position of Privacy Lead, you will drive and foster key relationships with a variety of stakeholders across Optus, understand their business objectives and enable them to handle personal information in line with our privacy obligations and the expectations of our customers and team.
- You will be responsible for conducting detailed Privacy Impact Assessments and advising on high-profile and complex initiatives that may involve challenging privacy concepts, including biometrics, automation, AI and data analytics.
- You will identify privacy risks and guide Business Units to implement controls and processes to minimise and manage these risks.
- You will provide critical and practical advice on privacy in collaboration with other enablement functions, including Data Governance, Cyber Security, AI Governance, Legal and Risk.
- You will support, manage and provide expert guidance on privacy incidents, while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- You will develop training and awareness materials and conduct face-to-face training to ensure privacy best practice.
- You have at least 5 years of experience in a privacy or related role, with a proven track record of success.
- You possess excellent relationship skills with strong written and verbal communication expertise to enable you to advise on compliance, best practice and customer expectations.
- Your critical thinking enables you to review, analyse, assess and choose strategies and act decisively, balancing privacy risks with business efficiency.
- You have a strong understanding of complex and evolving data privacy laws and industry developments across various jurisdictions, including Australia, Europe, and the Asia Pacific with the ability to apply this understanding practically across the organisation.
- Your ability to work autonomously and prioritise competing projects makes you a valuable asset to our team.
- 3 days in the office, 2 days remote - with flexible hours to suit!
- Inclusive carer neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks
- Competitive leave including 2 'Connected Leave' days
- All Optus people have access to resources, webinars, and support via the 'Parents at Work portal'
- Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator-led learning catalogue.
- Connect at work through our colleague-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Network, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network, and Young Professionals.
- Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
- Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon!