Description

We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a Privacy Lead reporting to the Executive Manager Privacy. In this role you will influence and uplift privacy practices across nbn, embedding privacy into the design and delivery of products and services. You will advise stakeholders on meeting compliance obligations and managing privacy risks, helping to make privacy a core capability that underpins trust, innovation and customer loyalty.

You will guide business units in integrating privacy into everyday decision‑making and operational processes, and manage incoming privacy request priorities through the platform. Leading initiatives such as developing policies, controls, education programmes and supporting Privacy Awareness Week will strengthen the organisation’s privacy culture. Ensuring compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles and maintaining human oversight where automation is used are also key responsibilities.

• Advise business units on privacy compliance and risk management in a dynamic regulatory environment.
• Integrate privacy considerations into everyday decision‑making and operational processes.
• Prioritise and manage incoming privacy requests through the platform.
• Lead development of privacy policies, controls and education programmes, including Privacy Awareness Week.
• Ensure adherence to the Australian Privacy Principles and maintain human oversight of automated systems.
• Provide strategic guidance on AI governance and data ethics.
• Build relationships and influence cross‑functional teams to embed privacy by design.
• Apply for this permanent full‑time role by submitting a resume only; no cover letter required.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a solid understanding of privacy law and its practical application in complex environments. You bring experience in privacy, compliance or risk management, and are confident balancing regulatory requirements with operational needs. Strong relationship‑building, influence across diverse teams, high emotional intelligence and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset are essential.

We champion equal opportunities and provide a dedicated accessibility enquiry line for recruitment adjustments. To apply, submit only your resume; a cover letter or selection criteria is not required. This is a permanent full‑time position and applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of privacy law and its practical application in complex settings.
• Bring experience in privacy, compliance or risk management with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Exhibit high emotional intelligence, collaboration skills and the ability to drive cultural change.
• Must have full working rights in Australia.

Benefits

At nbn we are driven by a pioneering spirit to lift the nation’s digital capability by building Australia’s best fibre infrastructure. We foster an inclusive, flexible and supportive workplace, championing diverse perspectives through our Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan and recognition as a Pride in Diversity Gold Employer. Employees enjoy extensive benefits, including 18 weeks of paid parental leave and awards such as WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

• Benefit from an inclusive, flexible workplace with 18 weeks paid parental leave and diversity recognitions.
• Access employee benefits recognised by WORK180 and employer awards for women and diversity.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance