Flexible Privacy & Data Protection Specialist

Fire & Rescue NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance and flexible working

Modern buildings and facilities

Activity based working environment

Free on-site gym and parking

Fitness Passport for staff and family

Study assistance for approved courses

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking a Privacy Officer to provide specialist advice ensuring compliance with NSW privacy, health information, and information access legislation. The role coordinates privacy advisory services, supports internal reviews and data breach responses, and contributes to policy development and assurance processes to strengthen information management across the organisation.

The role requires knowledge of the PPIP Act, HRIP Act, and GIPA Act, plus the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of NSW privacy and information access legislation, including the PPIP Act, HRIP Act and GIPA Act.
• Experience in privacy, compliance or regulatory environments, including interpreting legislation, advising stakeholders, and coordinating reviews or investigations.
• Proven ability to analyse complex information, identify risks, and develop practical policy, procedural or reporting solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear advice, resources and training for diverse audiences.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. law, public policy, information management, governance) or equivalent professional experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, or a related field.
• Proven knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply, the PPIP Act 1998, HRIP Act 2002, and GIPA Act 2009, along with associated regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice to ensure FRNSW’s privacy compliance with applicable legislation.
• Coordinate privacy advisory services, support internal reviews and data breach responses.
• Contribute to policy development and assurance processes to strengthen organisational compliance and information management.

Job description

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking a Privacy Officer to provide specialist advice ensuring compliance with NSW privacy, health information, and information access legislation. The role coordinates privacy advisory services, supports internal reviews and data breach responses, and contributes to policy development and assurance processes to strengthen information management across the organisation.

The role requires knowledge of the PPIP Act, HRIP Act, and GIPA Act, plus the ability to translate