senior privacy officer

Senior Privacy Officer

• Position Title: Senior Privacy Officer
• Hourly Rate: $74 p/h
• Contract Duration: Temporary / Contract through 30/11/2026
• Location: Logan 4114
• Flexibility: Hybrid
• Reporting To: Principal Privacy Advisor

About the Role

Are you a governance, legal, risk, or compliance professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking an experienced Senior Privacy Officer to join our Corporate Governance team for a contract role through November 30, 2026 + potential for extension.

In this role, you will provide senior specialist advice and end-to-end case management on a range of privacy compliance matters including escalated and complex cases. Working alongside the Principal Privacy Advisor, you will help champion lawful, transparent, and defensible decision-making while driving continuous improvement in privacy practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Privacy Advice & Case Management: Provide risk-informed, high-quality advice on privacy legislation, policies, and best practices to support sound decision-making.
• Incident & Breach Response: Assist in assessing, managing, and escalating data breach responses, including obligations under relevant breach notification schemes.
• Investigations & Resolutions: Undertake investigations into complex privacy complaints and incidents, preparing detailed briefs, reports, and correspondence.
• Education & Continuous Improvement: Support the uplift of organisational processes and controls, and design and deliver privacy compliance training to internal stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Translate complex regulatory concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaborative working relationships.
• Project Leadership: Drive or contribute to branch projects, policy updates, and process improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking ForQualifications & Experience

• Education: Relevant qualifications in Law, Business, Information Management, Public Policy, Governance, or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience in a regulated environment.
• Background: Experience in privacy, information governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, or administrative law (experience within the public sector or local government is advantageous, but transferrable corporate experience is welcome).

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Proven ability to interpret complex framework requirements, gather information, analyse facts, and deliver practical, defensible solutions.
• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a track record of producing high-quality reports, briefings, and stakeholder advice.
• Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams, negotiate outcomes, and present information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Integrity & Discretion: High degree of personal integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information.

What now

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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.