Senior Data Governance, Risk & Privacy Leader | Flexible & Global

Ashurst; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health and wellbeing benefits

Gym membership

26 weeks paid parental leave

Learning & Development programs

Job summary

Ashurst is seeking an Executive to lead Data, AI & Analytics engagements in Australia, delivering governance, privacy and digitised risk solutions for clients. You will manage client relationships, shape artefacts and proposals, and guide project delivery with senior oversight.

You should have 5–8 years of experience in data governance, data risk and privacy, with strong regulatory know-how (APRA CPG 235) and a track record of practical, commercially focused solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience advising organisations on data governance, data risk and privacy.
• Experience with privacy regulation and APRA CPG 235.
• Experience delivering complex client engagements.
• Ability to lead engagements and manage budgets.
• Experience in building and maintaining trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-lead engagements, developing artefacts and recommendations addressing data governance, risk and privacy challenges.
• Structure and manage end-to-end project scope, budget and matter administration, develop project plans and allocate resources.
• Develop proposals including scope, cost estimates and required expertise.
• Liaise directly with clients and lead client meetings when required.

Skills

Data governance

Data risk management

Privacy

AI governance

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Job description

Ashurst is seeking an Executive to lead Data, AI & Analytics engagements in Australia, delivering governance, privacy and digitised risk solutions for clients. You will manage client relationships, shape artefacts and proposals, and guide project delivery with senior oversight.

You should have 5–8 years of experience in data governance, data risk and privacy, with strong regulatory know-how (APRA CPG 235) and a track record of practical, commercially focused solutions.