Director - Legal Services, Data and Privacy
Job No.: 674083
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Director - Legal Services, Data and Privacy to play a critical role within the Office of the General Counsel. This is a senior leadership role, managing a close-knit team of lawyers and reporting directly to the General Counsel. The successful candidate will also be part of a collaborative and supportive Leadership group within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).
In this role, you will provide high-level data protection and privacy expertise, ensuring the effective management and enhancement of a comprehensive data protection framework. Your expertise will support the University's compliance with Australian privacy and data protection laws, as well as international legislative requirements.
About You
We are seeking a proactive and responsive commercial lawyer with extensive experience in the field. Experience in data protection and privacy law will be highly regarded. With strong leadership skills, you excel at working with diverse stakeholders and possess exceptional consulting, influencing, and negotiation abilities. You will also have a proven track record of strategically managing and engaging with a broad network of colleagues and senior stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be adaptable, energised and passionate about working for a University and will be keen to be part of a supportive team, making a difference to the broader community.
Some reasons why you will love joining the OGC at Monash:
- You’ll be working for one of the world's top universities, with truly values-driven strategy
- Diverse and interesting work, broadening your skills and expertise
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
- Experience the convenience of great campus amenities with on-site parking, on-site cafes, gym, a swimming pool and childcare
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Click the ‘Apply now’ button below and include your resume and a detailed cover letter. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: For a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Blatchford, Group Manager - Legal Operations & Planning, sarah.blatchford@monash.edu, +61 491 825 006
Position Description: Director, Legal Services - Data and Privacy
Applications Close: Monday 10 March 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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