Senior Privacy Specialist (AI)

About the opportunity

As part of the University's Privacy and Information Management function, the Senior Privacy Specialist (AI) plays a critical role in managing privacy risk associated with artificial intelligence, machine learning and automated decision making solutions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Privacy, this role supports the responsible and compliant adoption of AI across the organisation.

You'll lead and contribute to AI focused Privacy Impact Assessments, embed Privacy by Design and data governance controls across the AI lifecycle, and provide expert advice to project teams, system owners, researchers and business units. Working closely with ICT, Cyber Security, Risk, Legal and Research stakeholders, you'll help ensure privacy risks are proactively identified, mitigated and managed as AI capabilities continue to expand.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on privacy risk management for AI, ML and automated decision making initiatives
• Lead and undertake AI focused Privacy Impact Assessments for new and existing systems and third party environments
• Embed Privacy by Design and data governance controls across the AI lifecycle
• Identify, assess and mitigate AI specific privacy risks, including data use, re identification and inference risks
• Develop guidance, tools and documentation to support the University's privacy governance framework
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to drive privacy compliance and best practice

About you

• Experience in privacy, risk, governance or compliance roles within complex organisations
• High level understanding of or demonstrated experience in Privacy by Design
• Strong knowledge of and hands on experience with privacy legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated understanding of AI, data driven technologies or emerging digital solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate legislation into practical guidance
• Understanding of relevant legislative requirements and practices, including the NSW privacy acts and the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009