Privacy Compliance Manager

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Privacy Compliance Manager leads the University’s privacy compliance program through consultative and constructive interaction with element leadership, managers, and liaisons. Success depends on a risk-based approach to define priorities, a commitment to foster strong relationships, open communication towards stakeholders, and dedication to cultivating behaviours and actions that uphold and reinforce integrity, accountability and transparency

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage Right to Information (RTI), administrative access, and related privacy complaints.
• Conduct and supervise investigations into RTI, administrative access matters and privacy complaints; identify and resolve systemic privacy issues in collaboration with University staff.
• Lead the development and delivery of privacy education, training, and awareness programs.
• Monitor legislative changes and update University policies, procedures, and templates accordingly.
• Support the University’s privacy compliance program and assist the Privacy Officer with RTI, administrative access and complaint matters.
• Maintain and report statistics on RTI, administrative access and privacy complaints to internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies during compliance reviews and investigations.
• Develop and implement a risk-based privacy compliance program aligned with University strategy and legal requirements.
• Guide continuous improvement of the University's privacy compliance framework in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Advise senior leadership on privacy obligations, including data mapping, risk assessments and privacy impact assessments.
• Support internal audits and advise privacy champions across the University.
• Promote accountability by advising on and monitoring corrective actions.
• Represent privacy interests in University committees and working groups to enhance privacy practices.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and the Audit & Risk Committee on compliance progress.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold relevant postgraduate qualifications (preferably legal qualifications) with at least five (5) years-experience in a similar role or have an equivalent level of expertise obtained from a combination of experience, training, professional accreditation and qualification.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a full time, continuing opportunity primarily based Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 10 - Base salary of $147,057.74 + 17% super. Full package $172,057.55.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Why join Griffith? 
 
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description. 

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acqusition Partner on l.whitworth-matthews@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 20th September 2026  at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

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