Privacy Manager

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues.​ We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. We are dedicated to building a high-performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members. 

Your New Role

In this 12-month contract you will be reporting to the Senior Privacy Officer within the Group Risk function. In this critical role you will help further develop a privacy-aware culture across the organisation. You will work across a wide range of privacy matters, supporting the organisation in maintaining compliance with privacy laws and best practices, and ensuring the protection of member information. 

Key duties include but not limited to;  

• Provide privacy guidance to the organisation in relation to:  
• New projects and initiatives with potential privacy impacts 
• Disclosure of personal information to third parties 
• Marketing campaigns and surveys 
• Provide privacy guidance to the organisation in relation to:  
• New projects and initiatives with potential privacy impacts 
• Disclosure of personal information to third parties 
• Marketing campaigns and surveys 
• Handle internal and external privacy enquiries, including access requests from members and requests from law enforcement  
• Review and resolve privacy complaints, including providing verbal and written correspondence directly with members  
• Assess and respond to privacy breaches, managing eligible data breaches in accordance with the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme 
• Nurture and maintain internal relationships across all levels of the Fund  
• Engage and influence stakeholders to support privacy initiatives and compliance 
• Ensure the Fund continues compliance with relevant legislative and organisational requirements.   

What You’Ll Need

• 2–3 years’ experience in a privacy-focused role  
• Sound understanding of the Privacy Act 1988, Spam Act 2003, UK GDPR, and privacy reforms (both delivered and forthcoming) 
• Hold an accreditation in Risk Management from a recognised body like Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) or Governance Institute of Australia (GIA), or be willing to obtain one after joining AustralianSuper 
• Demonstrated ability to understand and translate external regulatory requirements to shape business outcomes 
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage a range of matters  
• Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to empathise and communicate with colleagues and members  
• Superior written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely. 

Life At Australiansuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.  

We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity.  We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.  

What’S Next

Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.  

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.   

Progress powered by purpose.   

https://www.australiansuper.com/careers/candidateprivacynotice

Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper’s Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.  

The AustralianSuper Story

As a profit-to-member superannuation fund, AustralianSuper is run only for members, and is here to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcome. We don't pay profits or dividends to shareholders, so the money we make goes back into the fund.

We’re an organisation of talented, inspiring colleagues and passionate leaders. As we continue to grow in size and complexity, we need people who will challenge our thinking, deliver outstanding outcomes and most importantly, share in our purpose.