Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Privacy Compliance Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in implementing and maintaining Virgin Australia Group’s privacy compliance framework. You’ll help manage privacy risks, embed privacy into our operations, and ensure we safeguard consumer trust at every step.

Reporting directly to the Head of Group Privacy and working within our Legal, Ethics and Governance Office, this role offers an exciting opportunity to develop a deep, practical understanding of Virgin Australia’s privacy obligations under applicable laws. You’ll also be at the forefront of the fast evolving privacy landscape, exploring data ethics, emerging technologies and shifting community expectations.

This position is ideal for a junior lawyer, privacy compliance professional or someone with experience in risk, audit or investigations who’s ready to grow their expertise. To succeed, you’ll need to be a quick learner, a confident communicator and detail-oriented, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across the Virgin Australia Group.

You’ll be great in this role if you:

• Have relevant higher education or hands-on industry experience
• Have a recognised privacy certification (bonus!)
• Have worked in legal, compliance, or risk (in-house or external)
• Know how to spot and manage compliance risks
• Can give practical advice that keeps things compliant while helping achieve big-picture goals
• Are comfortable juggling multiple stakeholders
• Have worked in airlines or loyalty programs (extra points!)
• Have dealt with the OAIC or other Aussie regulators (kudos!)
• Know GDPR or other international privacy laws (big plus!)
• Are great with people and strong on analysis and problem-solving
• Can offer solutions-focused advice
• Have experience with OneTrust or similar privacy tools (bonus!)
• Know the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles—or you’re keen to learn
• Understand risk management frameworks
• Have knowledge of overseas privacy laws, cybersecurity standards, or an interest in data ethics and emerging tech (extra credit!)

What you’ll get from us:

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

Equality rules:

We’re all individuals. We love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.