Privacy Lead

About the role The Privacy Lead drives the development and implementation of Engineers Australia’s privacy and ongoing privacy BAU function. This role ensures compliance with privacy laws, drives internal policy and framework development, and promotes a strong culture of privacy awareness. Working across legal, IT, security, and business functions, the Privacy Officer embeds privacy‑by‑design into operations and digital initiatives, addresses key privacy risks, and builds long‑term governance through a dedicated Privacy Office—ultimately uplifting EA’s overall privacy capability and maturity. This is a 2‑year fixed‑term opportunity. Location Flexible with a preference for Melbourne or Brisbane. In this role you will Lead EA’s privacy program, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and embedding privacy‑by‑design across operations and digital initiatives. Develop and implement privacy policies, frameworks, and internal controls to support organisational compliance and best practice. Oversee privacy risk management, including conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and managing incidents and complaints. Provide strategic privacy advice to senior leaders, project teams, and business units, including support for third‑party risk assessments. Foster a strong privacy culture through training, awareness initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and regular compliance reporting. Here’s what we’re looking for Extensive privacy expertise with 5+ years’ experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance, and a strong understanding of key regulations (e.g. Australian Privacy Act, GDPR, ISO 27701). Hands‑on experience conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), managing privacy incidents, and developing privacy policies, frameworks, and controls. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders, project teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders. Preferred qualifications include certifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM, experience supporting digital transformation or data governance, and familiarity with privacy tools (e.g. OneTrust, TrustArc). Key strengths in strategic thinking, risk management, legal awareness, change leadership, and analytical problem‑solving. Why work for Engineers Australia? People are at the heart of what we do and why we do it. Enjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging that recognises your expertise and contributions. Generous paid leave options including 15 days of Personal Leave and 3 days of Life Leave. Achieve a healthy work‑life balance with a hybrid working model, ensuring your personal well‑being complements your professional fulfilment. Unlock career growth prospects, as we invest in you and provide avenues for advancement in EA. A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that supports you to lead and achieve. Proud AWEI Bronze Employer Award winner (2023‑2026), championing a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ employees. Ready to apply? Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your cover letter and resume by COB 07 January 2026. This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check. Diversity, inclusion and your privacy Engineers Australia embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to building a team that represents the communities that we live in and creating a safe inclusive environment for our people. We are a flexible workplace; please talk to us about your flexible working needs during our recruitment process. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will work with you to ensure that your experience with us is accessible and welcoming. If you need any reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential functions of the role, please know that we are here to support you. Please feel free to reach out to our Talent Team at for accommodation‑related matters. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disabilities, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and providing necessary support where needed to ensure a level playing field for all applicants. For privacy details, see our Privacy Policy : #J-18808-Ljbffr