Job Description
Provide strategic and operational legal advice on privacy, cyber security, data protection, information governance and technology matters
Advise on the collection, use, disclosure, storage, sharing, retention and protection of personal, sensitive and health information
Support responses to cyber incidents, privacy complaints and suspected or confirmed data breaches
Advise on regulatory notification and reporting obligations arising from cyber and privacy incidents
Advise on privacy impact assessments and data protection for new systems, technologies, services and models of care
Support digital transformation initiatives involving artificial intelligence, virtual care, data analytics, cloud platforms and emerging healthcare technologies
Draft, review and negotiate privacy, data security, confidentiality and cyber-related provisions in commercial and technology contracts
Partner with procurement, technology and operational teams on IT agreements, software and cloud arrangements, vendor engagements and data-sharing agreements
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate requirements into practical guidance
Develop and review privacy notices, consent materials, policies, procedures, contractual templates and governance documents
Build relationships with executives, divisional leaders, clinicians, technology teams and external stakeholders
Collaborate with the National Legal team and contribute specialist knowledge to corporate, commercial, regulatory and risk matters
Requirements
Tertiary qualification in law
Admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of New South Wales or Victoria




Eligibility to hold a New South Wales or Victorian practising certificate without supervision requirements
Relevant post-qualification legal experience gained within a major law firm, specialist practice, government agency or in-house legal team
Demonstrated experience in privacy and data protection, cyber security and data breaches, information governance, technology and digital contracting, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, or regulatory compliance
Ability to provide timely and practical advice at strategic and operational levels
Sound judgement balancing legal, regulatory, commercial, clinical and reputational considerations
Strong drafting and negotiation skills relating to technology, privacy, confidentiality, data-sharing and cyber security provisions
Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to explain complex legal and technical matters to non-legal audiences
Strong planning and organisational skills, including prioritising urgent matters and meeting competing deadlines
Self-directed, flexible and collaborative working style
Confidence working autonomously while contributing to a connected national team




Commitment to St Vincent's values and understanding of social and ethical considerations associated with health information and healthcare delivery
Experience in healthcare, aged care, financial services, government, technology, telecommunications or another highly regulated sector highly regarded
Satisfactory identification, right-to-work, reference and nationally coordinated criminal history checks
Compliance with applicable St Vincent's Health Australia policies and screening requirements
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in providing strategic and operational legal advice on privacy, cyber security, and data protection, with robust drafting and negotiation skills in technology and data-sharing agreements.
Capable of navigating complex regulatory environments and translating legal requirements into practical guidance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Privacy And Data Protection
Cyber Security
Regulatory Compliance
Drafting And Negotiation Skills
Healthcare Sector Experience
Hard Skills
Legal Advice
Data Protection
Information Governance
Privacy Impact Assessments
Cyber Incident Response
Digital Contracting
Artificial Intelligence
Data Analytics
Cloud Platforms
Regulatory Notification
Soft Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Sound Judgement
Organisational Skills
Collaboration
Self-Directed
Certifications & Qualifications
Solicitor Admission
Barrister Admission
Practising Certificate Eligibility
Industry Keywords
Healthcare
Aged Care
Financial Services
Government
Telecommunications
Tools & Technologies
Cloud Platforms
Data-Sharing Agreements
Technology Contracts
Privacy Notices
Governance Documents

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