Global Privacy & Compliance Lead (Remote-First)

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Generous leave plans

Wellness program and allowances

Study and training support

WeWork coworking options

Job summary

Megaport is seeking a mid‑level privacy and regulatory affairs professional to design, implement and maintain global privacy frameworks. Reporting to the Head of Privacy & Regulatory Affairs, you will work across teams to turn complex regulatory challenges into actionable outcomes that support compliant operations worldwide.

You will own privacy program implementation, readiness for SOC 2 and ISO 27001, and monitoring of evolving data protection laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in law or equivalent is essential.
• 3+ years of privacy/compliance experience ideally in tech, telecoms, or cloud.
• Knowledge of global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PDPA, etc.).
• Experience supporting privacy/compliance programs in multinational settings.
• Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar audits.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the global privacy compliance program across jurisdictions.
• Support readiness for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other certifications.
• Monitor new privacy regulations and provide proactive policy guidance.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments and DPIAs for products and processes.
• Collaborate with Legal, Security and Compliance teams for unified governance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Law or above essential

Job description

Megaport is seeking a mid‑level privacy and regulatory affairs professional to design, implement and maintain global privacy frameworks. Reporting to the Head of Privacy & Regulatory Affairs, you will work across teams to turn complex regulatory challenges into actionable outcomes that support compliant operations worldwide.

You will own privacy program implementation, readiness for SOC 2 and ISO 27001, and monitoring of evolving data protection laws.