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The Director, Operations Compliance is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing Operational Assurance, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance, regulatory affairs, and integrated security and facilities monitoring services across Australia and The Philippines.
Due to an internal promotion, we are looking to interview immediately, the role ensures alignment with global standards and local regulatory requirements while embedding a culture of compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Operating within Australia's highly complex regulatory landscape—particularly in relation to critical infrastructure and classified data—the Director serves as the primary interface between Equinix and government stakeholders.
The role ensures the organisation not only meets but exceeds regulatory obligations, while actively influencing policy development through engagement and advocacy for pragmatic, risk-based regulation.
As a senior leader, the Director partners closely with Executive Management to align compliance strategy with business objectives and leverages regulatory excellence to create a differentiated value proposition for customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance, Assurance & Regulatory Oversight
Establish and oversee EHS and operational compliance frameworks across sites and regions
Ensure compliance with international and regulatory standards, including: ISO standards, SSAE 16 / SOC frameworks, PCI-DSS Other applicable regulatory and industry frameworks
Maintain deep knowledge of Australian regulatory requirements, particularly for critical infrastructure and sovereign operations
Act as escalation point for high-risk or enterprise-level compliance issues
Conduct and oversee root cause analysis of compliance breaches and implement preventative actions
Government & External Engagement Serve as the key intermediary between Equinix and Australian government bodies
Articulate how operations meet and exceed regulatory expectations, including classified and onshore requirements
Influence development of legislation and regulatory frameworks through proactive engagement
Represent Equinix in industry bodies, advisory boards, and regulatory forums
Collaborate with the Sales team on customer opportunities and briefings




Audits & Certifications Define and approve audit strategy and internal audit plans
Establish audit criteria, controls, and assurance methodologies
Provide executive oversight for audit findings and escalations
Manage certification portfolio across compliance domains
Approve new certification initiatives aligned with business and regulatory drivers
Management Systems & Governance Own and maintain compliance-related management systems and frameworks
Approve updates ensuring alignment with global, legal, and regulatory requirements
Develop and maintain local procedures to meet all standards and obligations
Program, Financial & Performance Management Own and manage budgets using detailed bottoms-up planning and forecasting
Oversee compliance programs, projects, and global initiatives
Analyse metrics and performance data to identify risks and improvement opportunities
Ensure programs meet corporate expectations on budget, timeline, and outcomes
Training & Capability Development Define and implement global and regional compliance training strategies
Ensure capability uplift across data centre and operational teams
Align training programs with regulatory, operational, and strategic requirements
First Line Responsibilities (Execution) Lead implementation of compliance frameworks and initiatives
Drive delivery of global and regional compliance programs
Provide subject matter expertise on operational security and compliance strategy
Second Line Responsibilities (Oversight & Assurance) Measure and monitor the effectiveness and health of compliance programs
Define and track objectives for regional and global teams
Allocate resources and manage capability investment across the compliance function
Provide independent oversight and guidance on compliance risk management
Strategy, Complexity & Problem Solving Partner with senior leadership to define strategic direction and compliance objectives
Translate business strategy into functional and operational plans
Solve complex, ambiguous challenges where frameworks are evolving or incomplete
Develop methodologies, evaluation criteria, and governance approaches for compliance programs
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Engage with senior executives, regulators, and key customers on matters of strategic importance
Lead negotiations and reconcile competing stakeholder priorities
Position compliance as a strategic enabler and commercial differentiator




Strategic Impact Ensure compliance with Australia's critical infrastructure and sovereign data requirements
Strengthen organisational trust with government and regulators
Translate regulatory complexity into competitive advantage
Enhance customer trust and differentiate Equinix in the market
Drive long-term outcomes with decisions impacting up to 5-year horizons
Qualifications, key skills and attributes:
Currently holding NV1 Security Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain 15+ years' experience in compliance, risk, security and regulatory leadership
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline preferred
Assurance certifications highly regarded (e.g., ISO lead auditor/implementer)
Extensive experience with standards and audit frameworks
Experience in incident response / crisis management preferred
Be a trusted advisor to executives and government stakeholders
Demonstrate deep expertise and network relationships across regulated environments
Balance risk, compliance, and commercial outcomes
Lead with strategic vision and operational excellence
Position compliance as a business enabler and market differentiator
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Chance and, in the U.S., an Aff...
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
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📌 Director, Operations Compliance (New South Wales)
🏢 Equinix
📍 New South Wales