Privacy and Compliance Specialist
Public Sector Organisation
URGENT 6-month Contract opportunity (with chance to extend)
Sydney based with hybrid work flexibility (2-3 days onsite and 2 days WFH)
We are seeking a skilled Privacy and Compliance Specialist
to support privacy, compliance and risk management activities across the organisation. The role will provide expert guidance, conduct assessments and help ensure compliance with relevant privacy laws, regulations and internal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead privacy and compliance activities, ensuring compliance with the Australian Privacy Act, APPs and regulatory obligations.
• Conduct end-to-end Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Perform second-line assurance, including control testing, monitoring, reporting and remediation of identified risks.
• Advise and challenge senior stakeholders and risk owners, providing clear compliance updates and reports to executives and the Board.
Key Requirements
• 5+ years' experience as a Privacy and Compliance Specialist or similar capacity
• Strong Privacy SME knowledge
• Strong knowledge of Australian privacy laws, governance, risk, breaches, policies, and regulatory changes
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Gian Guanzon
via gian.guanzon@peoplebank.com.au
quoting reference 271988.
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Privacy and Compliance Specialist
Privacy and Compliance Specialist
Location:
Sydney
Work Type:
Contract
Industry:
Cyber / Information Security
Contact Name:
Gian Guanzon
Contact Phone:
02 9054 4792
Date Published:
28-Aug-2026
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