At Optus we are crafting our future path through new technology, innovation and investment. We embody a challenger brand, with a challenger spirit. Be part of that future with this important role in the Privacy Office to help deliver robust privacy guidance and processes across the organisation, identify and mitigate privacy risk and build trusted relationships with our customers and team.
We support a diverse workforce to innovate and build strong customer connections.
The day to day
In the position of Privacy Lead
, you will drive and foster key relationships with a variety of stakeholders across Optus, understand their business objectives and enable them to handle personal information in line with our privacy obligations and the expectations of our customers and team.
You will be responsible for conducting detailed Privacy Impact Assessments and advising on high-profile and complex initiatives that may involve challenging privacy concepts, including biometrics, automation, AI and data analytics.
You will identify privacy risks and guide Business Units to implement controls and processes to minimise and manage these risks.
You will provide critical and practical advice on privacy in collaboration with other enablement functions, including Data Governance, Cyber Security, AI Governance, Legal and Risk.
You will support, manage and provide expert guidance on privacy incidents,
while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
You will develop training and awareness materials and conduct face-to-face training to ensure privacy best practice.
Why you should be considered for the role of Privacy Lead
You have at least 5 years of experience in a privacy or related role, with a proven track record of success.
You possess excellent relationship skills with strong written and verbal communication expertise to enable you to advise on compliance, best practice and customer expectations.
Your critical thinking enables you to review, analyse, assess and choose strategies and act decisively, balancing privacy risks with business efficiency.
You have a strong understanding of complex and evolving data privacy laws and industry developments across various jurisdictions, including Australia, Europe, and the Asia Pacific with the ability to apply this understanding practically across the organisation.
Your ability to work autonomously and prioritise competing projects makes you a valuable asset to our team.
What’s in it for you?
3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit!
Inclusive carer neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks
Competitive leave including 2 'Connected Leave' days
All Optus people have access to resources, webinars, and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’
Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator-led learning catalogue.
Connect at work through our colleague-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Network, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network, and Young Professionals.
Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon!
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At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email
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