Privacy Governance Lead

Privacy Governance Lead – 12 month FTC, Docklands Melbourne Join to apply for the Privacy Governance Lead – 12 month FTC, Docklands Melbourne (4.1) role at ANZ . At ANZ, we’re shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our customers. Our Institutional bank helps our largest customers move trade and capital around the region, providing our people with great opportunities to build their technical expertise and careers. About The Role Role type: 12 month fixed term contract, full time. Role location: ANZ Centre – 833 Collins Street, Docklands VIC. The Privacy Reforms Program is an enterprise‑wide three‑year program established in response to evolving privacy risks and regulations. In Australia, recent reforms introduced new obligations and heightened penalties. It is pivotal that we remain proactive to meet these obligations and growing community expectations. This role is pivotal to mitigating regulatory and reputational risk, ensuring compliance with upcoming reforms and securing ANZ’s position as a trusted and responsible custodian of personal information. Australia’s Privacy Act Reforms (2024) introduced new obligations and penalties, including a new Automated Decision Making (ADM) transparency compliance requirement. ANZ must disclose specifics on the use of automated decisions that use individuals’ Personal Information in ANZ’s privacy policy. What will your day look like? Leading the discovery of automated decision‑making (ADM) processes across divisions, ensuring transparency and accountability. Key contributor to achieving and embedding ADM compliance. Supporting risk assessments of identified ADM processes (PIA – Privacy Impact Assessment). Updating internal and external artefacts to provide necessary disclosure of ADM processes. Driving the integration of privacy governance uplifts across the organization through collaborative relationships with relevant functional teams. Providing regular updates and reports to senior management on privacy governance initiatives and progress. Ensuring ANZ is proactive rather than reactive in meeting ADM privacy reforms expectations. Maintaining compliance with future privacy reforms as they become available. What will you bring? Demonstrable experience (10+ years) in privacy governance and compliance. Proven ability to work as part of delivery projects and drive organisational change. Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management abilities (written and verbal) to engage and influence. Strong understanding of privacy best practices and existing processes. Ability to develop clear and comprehensive documentation and training materials. Proactive and strategic mindset, with the ability to anticipate and address privacy governance challenges. Problem‑solving skills with attention to detail. Experience in project delivery, governance, and leading complex delivery models with strong partner delivery capability. Enthusiastic, hands‑on approach as a vital member of a dynamic, fast‑paced team. Leadership experience driving outcomes in a fast‑paced environment. Courage and commitment to drive change, along with self‑driven leadership and team‑building skills. Ability to establish, build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and influence or negotiate change with senior stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes. Strong project management skills, able to manage priorities and conflicting issues in a professional, risk‑based manner. So why join us? From the moment you join ANZ, you’ll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive. ANZ provides resources, opportunities and support to help you take the next big step in your career. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability or access requirement, let us know and we’ll support your recruitment experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr