At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Engineers Australia's privacy program and ensure compliance with privacy laws.
- Company: Engineers Australia, a leading voice for the engineering profession.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave options, and hybrid work model.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive team culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on privacy culture and governance in a meaningful role.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in privacy, strong stakeholder engagement, and strategic thinking skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Join to apply for the Privacy Lead role at Engineers Australia. One of our cultural mindsets is authentic dialogue and authenticity; bring your authentic self to work at Engineers Australia! We offer meaningful, purpose-driven work. Our people work to support the engineering profession that shapes the very world we live in. With more than 130,000 members, Engineers Australia is the voice of the profession, and we need you to help us drive mutual value for our members and industry partners.
About the role
The Privacy Lead drives the development and implementation of Engineers Australia’s privacy and ongoing privacy BAU function. This role ensures compliance with privacy laws, drives internal policy and framework development, and promotes a strong culture of privacy awareness. Working across legal, IT, security, and business functions, the Privacy Officer embeds privacy-by-design into operations and digital initiatives, addresses key privacy risks, and builds long-term governance through a dedicated Privacy Office—ultimately uplifting EA’s overall privacy capability and maturity. This is a 2 year fixed term opportunity.
Location: Flexible with a preference for Melbourne or Brisbane.
In this role you will:
- Lead EA’s privacy program, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and embedding privacy-by-design across operations and digital initiatives.
- Develop and implement privacy policies, frameworks, and internal controls to support organisational compliance and best practice.
- Oversee privacy risk management, including conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and managing incidents and complaints.
- Provide strategic privacy advice to senior leaders, project teams, and business units, including support for third-party risk assessments.
- Foster a strong privacy culture through training, awareness initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and regular compliance reporting.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Extensive privacy expertise with 5+ years' experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance, and a strong understanding of key regulations (e.g. Australian Privacy Act, GDPR, ISO 27701).
- Hands-on experience conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), managing privacy incidents, and developing privacy policies, frameworks, and controls.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Preferred qualifications include certifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM, experience supporting digital transformation or data governance, and familiarity with privacy tools (e.g. OneTrust, TrustArc).
- Key strengths in strategic thinking, risk management, legal awareness, change leadership, and analytical problem-solving.
Why work for Engineers Australia?
- People are at the heart of what we do and why we do it. Enjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging that recognises your expertise and contributions.
- Generous paid leave options including 15 days of Personal Leave and 3 days of Life Leave.
- Achieve a healthy work-life balance with a hybrid working model, ensuring your personal well-being complements your professional fulfilment.
- Unlock career growth prospects, as we invest in you and provide avenues for advancement in EA.
- A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that supports you to lead and achieve.
Ready to apply? Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your cover letter and resume by COB 07th January 2026. This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check.
Diversity, inclusion and your privacy: Engineers Australia embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to building a team that represents the communities that we live in and creating a safe inclusive environment for our people. We are a flexible workplace, please talk to us about your flexible working needs during our recruitment process. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will work with you to ensure that your experience with us is accessible and welcoming. If you need any reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential functions of the role, please know that we are here to support you.
At Engineers Australia, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disabilities, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please visit Engineers Australia’s website to view our Privacy Policy in relation to the collection of candidate information.
Thank you for considering a career with us.
Privacy Lead employer: Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia is an exceptional employer that prioritises meaningful, purpose-driven work while fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. With competitive remuneration, generous leave options, and a commitment to employee growth, we empower our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Our flexible working model and recognition as a Bronze Employer Award winner for inclusivity make Engineers Australia a standout choice for those seeking a rewarding career in the engineering profession.
