Privacy Advisor

University of Sydney Union; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Privacy Advisor to join the ARMS privacy team. You will assess privacy enquiries, provide guidance on relevant legislation, and manage information access requests under PPIP and HRIP acts.

The role involves developing practical resources, supporting privacy impact assessments, and promoting Privacy by Design across projects and processes. Hybrid work options are available, with a base salary from AU$131,108 plus 17% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing privacy programs in large, multi-facet organisations.
• Ability to draft high-level policy and guidance docs.
• Strong understanding of privacy legislation and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage incoming privacy enquiries and requests from stakeholders.
• Provide timely, practical advice on privacy legislation and compliance.
• Manage internal reviews and information access requests under PPIP Act and HRIP Act.
• Assist Senior Privacy Specialists with privacy impact assessments.
• Develop privacy resources and guidance for staff; contribute to training.
• Support Privacy by Design implementation and create tools to mitigate privacy risks.

Skills

Privacy compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Presentations

Privacy by Design

Information governance

Job description

Full-time, fixed-term opportunity until December 2027Located on Camperdown Campus - Hybrid working arrangements availableBase salary from $131,108 plus 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityArchives and Records Management Services (ARMS) is seeking a Privacy Advisor to join our small, collaborative privacy team.The Privacy Advisor will support the University’s privacy compliance function by assessing and triaging requests from internal and external stakeholders, providing timely privacy advice, and managing internal review and information access requests under relevant privacy legislation. The role will also develop practical privacy resources for staff and assist Senior Privacy Specialists with privacy impact assessments where required. This role requires strong knowledge of relevant legislation and high-level communication, administrative and organisational skills to support privacy compliance and risk mitigation.Your key responsibilities will be to:assess and triage incoming privacy enquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholdersprovide timely, practical advice on privacy legislation and compliance with the University’s privacy governance frameworkmanage internal review and information access requests under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIP Act)assist Senior Privacy Specialists with privacy impact assessments where required, including liaising with relevant stakeholdersdevelop practical privacy resources and guidance for staff and contribute to privacy training and awareness activitiessupport the implementation of Privacy by Design and develop tools and documentation to help staff identify and mitigate privacy risks in projects and business-as-usual processesAbout youprofessional experience within the tertiary education or government sector is desirableproven experience working as a Privacy Advisor, or similar, working with privacy legislation within a large and multi-faceted organisationstrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience drafting high-level documents, providing excellent customer service and delivering presentationshigh-level understanding of Privacy by Design and knowledge information access and recordkeeping legislationcomfortable assessing and understanding privacy implications of new and emerging technologiesknowledge of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the Health Records and Personal Information Privacy Act 2002Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaYou must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Pre-employment checks and declarationsYour employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please log in into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require a reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Broni Crear, Recruitment Operations by email to [e-mail] to view the Position Description for this role. The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Applications CloseSunday 08 November 2026 11:59 PM