Job Description

Senior Privacy Officer

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Salary

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A$129,464.00/yr - A$142,665.00/yr

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Location: Sydney + WFH (hybrid)

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Role Type: Temporary 12 months, possibility of extension

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About the role

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Reporting to the Senior Privacy Manager, this role operates in a fast‐paced, high‐volume environment to support and facilitate the implementation of digital content across nsw.gov.au while supporting many agencies with content on the platform.

The Senior Privacy Officer ensures that the OneCX website and its growing content maintain the highest level of data protection and privacy compliance.

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Responsibilities

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- Provide expert privacy advice across a range of digital projects and initiatives.

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- Lead the development of Privacy Impact Assessments and Privacy Collection Notices.

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- Support the management and investigation of privacy breaches and incidents, including root cause analysis and remediation planning.

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- Contribute to the development and uplift of privacy frameworks, policies, and procedures.

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- Build privacy awareness and capability across multidisciplinary teams through training, coaching, and guidance.

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- Collaborate with legal, cyber security, information security, and data governance teams to ensure a holistic approach to privacy and data protection.

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Qualifications

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- Experience in delivering privacy/data protection risk management activities, including privacy assessments.

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- Experience managing and responding to privacy breaches, including investigation, reporting, and remediation.

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- Working knowledge of privacy principles or Privacy‐by‐Design for digital products and services.

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- Ability to work independently and collaboratively,



managing competing priorities and deadlines.

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- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.

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- Proficiency with Office 365 suites.

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- Positive, can‐do attitude in an agile, quick‐paced environment.

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- Certification in privacy or data protection (e.g. CIPM, CIPT).

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- Strong working knowledge of NSW privacy legislation.

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- Experience with agile delivery methodologies and cross‐functional team environments.

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Benefits

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- Flexible working arrangements and work/life balance.

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- Flexible locations within NSW and remote working opportunities.

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- Flexible start and finish times.

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- Versatile days off in addition to normal annual leave entitlements.

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- Compressed hours and generous leave conditions.

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- Unmatched opportunities for growth and development.

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Application Process

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Submit an up‐to‐date CV and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role. Applications are accepted through the Capability Application Tool. For enquiries regarding this position, contact Lucy Kelman, Senior Privacy Manager ( [email protected] ). For recruitment enquiries, contact Sujatha Sankarankutty ( [email protected] ). The closing date is Monday 1 Dec 2025 9:59 am.

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EEO & Diversity

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We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Adjustments and alternate forms of the application are available upon request for those with support or access needs. For more information on adjustments to the recruitment process, contact [email protected] or 02 9494 8351.

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📌 Senior Privacy Officer (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Department of Customer Service
📍 Sydney