Senior Privacy Officer

endeavour group careers

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Data privacy is a big deal. You'll help make sure Endeavour is doing it right. Especially with all the new privacy, tech and AI developments in Australia and around the world, this is one of the most exciting spaces to be in at the moment. We are looking for someone who is highly knowledgeable and passionate about privacy, great with people, and ready to dive into a fast-paced, data-driven environment. This senior position supports the Privacy Lead as a key member of the Privacy Team. The role's primary objective is to enhance Endeavour's privacy compliance and help implement a comprehensive privacy framework across the organisation. The role is hybrid - based in either Melbourne or Sydney. Your core responsibilities will include providing expert privacy advice, conducting complex privacy impact assessments, developing and maintaining policies, standards and guidelines, and assisting in the management of privacy incidents and regulatory notifications as well as delivering privacy training and education to the business. You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Cyber, Compliance, Technology and Data Governance as well as various Business Units and functions, to strengthen the company's privacy culture, contribute to the development and delivery of privacy training programs and participate in strategic initiatives related to data privacy, including the responsible use of data and AI. This is a great career opportunity for an experienced legal or privacy professional who wants to undertake diverse, cutting edge privacy work, further their privacy skills, drive the delivery of a privacy framework and gain exposure to AI, data and emerging tech, with plenty of responsibility, autonomy and learning and development opportunities. Sound good? Read on. Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role: Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide expert privacy advice and guidance and conduct complex privacy impact assessments. Develop and maintain privacy policies, standards, and guidelines. Assist in the management of privacy incidents, data breaches, regulatory notifications and complaints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Cyber, Compliance, Risk, and Data Governance, as well as various Business Units and functions, to deliver privacy advice, impact assessments and strengthen the company's privacy culture. Contribute to the development and delivery of privacy training programs, talks and events. Participate in strategic initiatives related to data privacy, including the responsible use of data and AI.

Requirements

• Experienced professional with deep knowledge of privacy law.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience of managing a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to apply a commercial mindset.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced business environment.
• Self-starter who thrives on responsibility and autonomy.
• 4-5+ years of legal experience, preferably in privacy/technology/commercial law or in a privacy regulatory/compliance role.
• Legal qualifications and solid legal experience are essential.
• In-depth knowledge of Australian data privacy laws and regulations and experience in their practical application in a business context.
• Proven ability to conduct complex privacy impact assessments, provide privacy advice and manage privacy incidents, complaints, data access requests and notifiable data breaches.
• Experience in designing and delivering privacy training and education sessions.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, in a fast-paced environment, manage a host of matters and deliver timely and commercial, risk-based, advice.
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with privacy frameworks and data governance principles.
• A keen interest in privacy, data, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to work as part of a close-knit team, collaborate and share knowledge and support with more junior team members.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to or experience in the retail and/or gaming industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert privacy advice and guidance to stakeholders across the business.
• Conduct complex privacy impact assessments.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Assist in the management of privacy incidents, data breaches, regulatory notifications, and complaints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Cyber, Compliance, Risk, Data Governance, Business Units, and functions) to deliver privacy advice, impact assessments, and strengthen the company's privacy culture.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of privacy training programs, talks, and events.
• Participate in strategic initiatives related to data privacy, including the responsible use of data and AI.

Benefits

• Exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands.
• Discounts at Woolworths supermarkets and BIG W through partnership with Woolworths.
• Access to a range of free services to help with physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior