• Job Description

  Req#: 0121095

  • Full time continuing opportunity

  • Support the delivery of detailed privacy assessments involving complex digital tools and emerging technologies

  • Base Salary $140,913 - $148,684 + 17% superannuation

  About the opportunity

  The Senior Privacy Specialist significantly contributes to the management of the University’s privacy risk by coordinating the development of the University’s privacy risk assessments and Privacy by Design strategies in the University’s business systems and processes. The Senior Privacy Specialist works to ensure conformance to relevant privacy laws and requirements by applying deep privacy knowledge in a wide array of complex technical and process environments and projects.

  Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • manage project organisation and implementation to increase privacy compliance and maturity

  • deliver and coordinate detailed privacy assessments involving complex digital tools and emerging technologies

  • coordinate the management of mandatory data breach reporting

  • implement and monitor systems, and procedures to track and improve efficient privacy program operations

  • manage work activity and allocation to ensure ongoing achievement of milestones and deliverables for the University’s privacy program

  • provide privacy advice, support and training across the University’s diverse business areas.

  About you

  • tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

  • high level understanding of, or experience in, Privacy by Design

  • previous experience in the higher education/tertiary sector or at a complex, multi-faceted organisation

  • strong knowledge of and experience with privacy legislation

  • strong understanding of digital operating environments and emerging technologies.

  Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

  Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

  Pre-employment checks

  Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

  EEO statement

  At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

  How to apply

  Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

  For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

  For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustments or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations by email to kristy.fairweather@sydney.edu.au

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  Sunday 08 September 2024 11:59 PM

• About the company

  The University of Sydney is an Australian public research university in Sydney, Australia.

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