Data Privacy Leader — Drive Privacy by Design (ANZ)

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Country Data Privacy Leader to implement the Data Privacy strategy, drive regulatory compliance, and protect the IKEA brand across the market. This role operationalises Privacy by Design and collaborates with local teams to uphold privacy standards.

You will maintain risk registers, guide suppliers on privacy controls, influence stakeholders, and stay ahead of changes in privacy legislation.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience on Data Privacy projects.
• Knowledge of data privacy legislation in Australia & New Zealand.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and promote privacy controls.
• Ability to lead change within a complex organisation.
• Risk-based approach to information security and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Guides and executes data privacy operational requirements.
• Maintains local risk registers reflecting current risk landscape.
• Assesses requirements for new and existing solutions for privacy goals.
• Manages local suppliers to ensure data privacy compliance.
• Leads collaboration with partners to strengthen privacy governance.
• Provides guidance on daily data privacy issues and steering docs.

Skills

Data privacy

Stakeholder influence

Risk management

Change leadership

Education

CIPM / CIPP/x / AIGP qualifications

Job description

IKEA Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Country Data Privacy Leader to implement the Data Privacy strategy, drive regulatory compliance, and protect the IKEA brand across the market. This role operationalises Privacy by Design and collaborates with local teams to uphold privacy standards.

You will maintain risk registers, guide suppliers on privacy controls, influence stakeholders, and stay ahead of changes in privacy legislation.