• Flexible location offered at Burwood or Geelong Campuses + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 9 $132,790 - $140,744 + 17% Superannuation

Team overview:

As trusted advisors and collaborative partners, the Finance and Assurance function provides a range of services to all parts of the university to drive financial sustainability and provide expert advice and compliance assurance to support delivery of the University Strategy and operational activities.

Our Assurance capability, consisting of Legal Services, Compliance and Contract Governance, develops the University frameworks and policy, and key expertise that underpins compliance and corporate governance and Deakin's commitment to high standards of integrity.

About the role:

The Lead, Privacy plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the university’s privacy program, ensuring compliance with data protection laws and regulation, and promoting a culture of privacy across the University. This is a specialist Privacy position that works tactically and proactively on a range of privacy issues and provides high-level operational advice to the Head of Compliance.

As a Lead, you will:

• Manage aspects of Deakin’s privacy program and frameworks, along with risk and awareness.
• Work with colleagues across the University, and external partners, to safeguard personal data and ensure that the university adheres to applicable privacy frameworks and relevant local and international privacy regulations.
• Lead privacy risk assessments, data protection impact assessments and privacy audits.
• Lead the development and implementation of best practice and proactive-focused data protection and privacy strategy. Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the University on how they impact data and privacy practices.
• Oversee the response to privacy breaches and data security incidents, ensuring timely reporting and resolution
• Contribute to the development and delivery of privacy training and awareness programs for university

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the common law and any relevant legislation as it relates to privacy and general compliance related activities in Australia.
• Extensive relevant experience in the implementation of privacy controls within complex organisational and digital environments.
• Expertise in developing privacy policies, frameworks, and managing data breaches.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and deliver strategic outcomes.
• Experience in advising senior stakeholders and delivering high-level presentations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.

Here's how to apply: 

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Clare Lezaja (Chief Financial Officer) on c.lezaja@deakin.edu.au  

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Lead, Privacy_HEW 9.pdf

Applications for this position close on Monday, 3 March 2025 at 11:55pm.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.