About This Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of Privacy at one of Australia’s leading universities?

The University of Queensland is seeking a dedicated Privacy Manager to lead and champion a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability in the management of personal information. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the University complies with its obligations under the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act), as well as other relevant privacy laws across the Commonwealth and international jurisdictions.

As Privacy Manager, you will act as a key champion for a mature, transparent, and “by-design” approach to privacy at UQ. You will be responsible for leading end-to-end privacy management across the University and will work closely with senior leaders and internal stakeholders to embed best-practice privacy principles into UQ’s operations, research, and services.

This is an exciting new opportunity for a privacy professional who is passionate about making an impact and ensuring UQ upholds the highest standards of privacy and data governance.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead continuous improvement of privacy policies and procedures, deliver training and awareness, and provide expert advice and support.
• Oversee privacy breaches and mandatory data breach reporting, including assessments, stakeholder liaison, and compliance with the IP Act.
• Manage privacy complaints, conduct investigations, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure outcomes are delivered within statutory timeframes.
• Drive the use of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and vendor/third-party risk assessments to strengthen UQ’s privacy and data protection practices.
• Provide compliance and risk reporting to the University’s senior leadership, cultivate relationships with regulators and agencies, and contribute to the review of University policies and procedures.

For a full copy of the position description, please contact talent@uq.edu.au

About You

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in law, business administration, cybersecurity or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• 3-5+ years’ experience in end-to-end management of privacy obligations in a complex organisational environment.
• Strong knowledge of privacy principles and expertise in their practical application, particularly under the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).
• Experience in implementing governance processes and developing policies, procedures, and governance documents (e.g. executive committee reports).
• An ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the University – through well-developed verbal and written skills.
• An ability to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary environment, to achieve best outcomes for the University.
• A high level of integrity and discretion, particularly with respect to dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• The ability to effectively prioritise competing work demands, to work under pressure and to meet strict time limits.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check.

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.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section