At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert advice on privacy compliance and manage complex cases.
- Company: Join Logan City Council, a supportive local government team.
- Benefits: $74 per hour plus super, with potential contract extension.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity in a newly established team with growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in privacy governance and community trust.
- Qualifications: Legal background preferred; strong autonomy and prioritisation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 74 - 74 $ per hour.
Public Sector People are working in partnership with a Local Council, who are seeking a Senior Privacy Officer to provide senior specialist advice and end to end case management on all matters associated with privacy compliance supporting lawful, transparent and defensible decision‐making and assisting the Principal Privacy Advisor to deliver effective governance outcomes.
Here are the details of the role:
- Pay: $74 per hour + super
- Location: Logan, South Brisbane
- Client: Logan City Council
- Start date: ASAP
- Contract length: Initial contract until 30th November 2026 + extension
What you will be doing:
- Provide high‐quality, risk‐informed advice on privacy matters, interpreting and applying relevant legislation, case law, policies and best practice to support sound, compliant and defensible decision‐making.
- Support the Principal Privacy Advisor in the coordination and management of data breach responses, including obligations under the Mandatory Data Breach Notification (MNDB) scheme, with a focus on assessment, escalation and notification activities.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Council's privacy practices, including identifying risks and trends, supporting the uplift of processes and controls, and promoting consistent application of privacy requirements across the organisation.
- Support the Principal Privacy Advisor in identifying team training and development needs, gaps and opportunities and strategies appropriate ways to address these to ensure continued service excellence.
Key Requirements:
- Legal or legal-adjacent background preferred
- Strong capability to work autonomously in a newly established team
- Confidence managing competing priorities and high-volume workloads
This role is moving fast; the client has proposed a start date of Monday 31st August 2026.
Senior Privacy Officer - Local Council employer: Public Sector People
As a key player in the QLD State Government, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the health and safety of employees while enjoying a supportive work culture in Brisbane CBD. With competitive pay rates, flexible work-from-home options, and a commitment to professional development, you will thrive in an environment that values collaboration and employee well-being. Join us to make a meaningful impact in injury management and enjoy the benefits of working within a dynamic public sector team.
