Privacy & Data Protection Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Flexible working

Modern buildings

On-site gym

Free parking

Fitness Passport access

Study assistance

Training and development

Job summary

Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking a Privacy Officer to provide specialist privacy advice and support compliance with NSW privacy, health information, and information access legislation. You will coordinate advisory services, support reviews and breach responses, and contribute to policy development and assurance processes.

Essential requirements include tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and proven knowledge of the PPIP, HRIP and GIPA Acts.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. law, public policy, information management, governance) or equivalent professional privacy/compliance experience.
• Proven knowledge of NSW privacy and information access legislation (PPIP Act, HRIP Act, GIPA Act) and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist privacy advice and support FRNSW's compliance with privacy laws.
• Coordinate privacy advisory services and support internal reviews and data breach responses.
• Contribute to policy development and assurance processes to strengthen compliance.
• Translate complex concepts into clear advisory materials, resources, and training for diverse audiences.

Skills

Privacy compliance

Legislation interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking a Privacy Officer to provide specialist privacy advice and support compliance with NSW privacy, health information, and information access legislation. You will coordinate advisory services, support reviews and breach responses, and contribute to policy development and assurance processes.

Essential requirements include tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and proven knowledge of the PPIP, HRIP and GIPA Acts.