Data Protection Manager

EY; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness incentive

Parental leave

Job summary

EY is seeking a Data Protection Manager to support the Australia and Oceania Data Protection Program. The role focuses on risk-based guidance, incident response, and DLP program administration across EY teams, with a hybrid setup in multiple Australian cities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technology risk or data protection, strong stakeholder skills, and a background in privacy or governance. Flexible hours and inclusive culture are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in technology risk, data privacy or data protection.
• Experience handling data incidents and providing practical protection guidance.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk-based data protection advice across teams and projects.
• Assist with data incident response including triage and escalation.
• Support EY’s Data Loss Prevention program implementation and related initiatives.

Skills

Technology risk

Data privacy

Incident response

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Risk/Data Governance

CIPM

AIGP

Tools

DLP programs

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Data Protection Manager

The opportunity

As our Data Protection Manager, you’ll support the implementation and ongoing operation of EY Oceania’s Data Protection Program, helping embed consistent behaviours and ways of working that enable the trusted, responsible and permitted use of data across EY. You’ll provide practical, risk-based advice to help the business identify and manage data related risks, while contributing to broader data risk and enablement initiatives that strengthen trust, confidence and accountability across the organisation.

This is a hybrid position based in Naarm – Melbourne, Boorloo – Perth, Meanjin – Brisbane or Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical, risk-based data protection advice and respond to privacy and data protection queries across Service Lines, Functions and project teams, including advice relating to business initiatives, AI use and data-handling activities.
• Support the response to data incidents, including triage, risk assessment, stakeholder coordination and escalation, while identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and processes.
• Support the implementation and ongoing administration of EY’s Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Program and deliver key data-risk projects, including client‑specific initiatives, controls, resources and training.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• 5+ years’ experience in technology risk, data privacy or data protection, gained in‑house or within a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting data incident response and providing practical data protection advice on business initiatives, AI use and technology implementations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coupled with excellent relationship and interpersonal skills and an inclusive, flexible approach.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Risk Management or Data Governance.
• Qualifications in privacy (CIPM), AI governance (AIGP), risk or compliance would be advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of data and AI, including governance, risk considerations and responsible use.
• Experience implementing and overseeing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) programs, information security or governance controls.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family‑friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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