Governance & Risk Full-time, permanent position

We value flexible ways of working and are open to discussing hybrid work arrangements based on individual needs. Base salary will be in the range $120,317 - $134,893 + 17% super (HEW Level 8). Based at our St. Lucia Campus.

About This Opportunity

Join a high-performing team that plays a critical role in supporting the University's commitment to transparency, accountability and responsible information management. As the Right to Information and Privacy Manager, you will provide leadership across right to information, administrative access and privacy matters, helping to deliver practical outcomes and drive best practice across the University. This diverse role offers exposure to complex issues and opportunities to expand your expertise in a rapidly evolving field.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Lead the management of right to information and privacy requests, providing expert guidance and making informed decisions that support transparency, accountability and access to information across the University.
- Drive the ongoing development of the University’s information access and privacy frameworks, shaping best practice and delivering open, transparent and customer-focused services.
- Navigate complex and sensitive privacy matters, including privacy complaints, breach assessments, subpoenas and law enforcement requests, providing trusted advice and practical solutions.
- Champion privacy awareness and capability across the University by contributing to privacy impact assessments, delivering engaging training and developing resources that strengthen governance and information management practices.

About You

- Relevant postgraduate qualifications in law, governance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and expertise.
- Demonstrated experience in privacy, right to information, governance or information access within a large and complex organisation.
- Strong knowledge of privacy and information access principles, with experience interpreting and applying relevant legislation.
- Experience managing privacy risks, including privacy impact assessments and the implementation of practical risk mitigation strategies.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, advise and build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.




- Proven ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues, manage competing priorities, and deliver practical, risk-informed solutions using sound judgement.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

- Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
- 17% super
- 17.5% leave loading
- flexible and hybrid working options
- health and wellbeing programs
- a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
- on-campus childcare
- affordable parking
- salary packaging

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks.

This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.

Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion.

We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity.

We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.

Just let us know how we can help by emailing or calling +61 .

Applications close Monday 14 September at 11.00pm AEST (R-68802).

University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.

At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions,



consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).

Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, UQ attracts an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries.

UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your skilled goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.

UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.

Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work.

For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

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📌 Right to Information & Privacy Manager (Australia)
🏢 research management
📍 Australia