Address ASIC is seeking 2 full-time Privacy and Data Lawyers to join their Legal Services Team
Permanent positions based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
ASIC4 salary starting from $87,259 (plus 15.4% superannuation) depending on experience
EL1 salary starting from $114,351 (plus 15.4% superannuation) depending on experience
A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to ASIC's vision for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians. We value what you will bring. We value those with sharp, analytical minds and are open to challenging the way things are done.
The team
The Legal Services team is responsible for a wide range of legal matters within ASIC including providing advice and oversight in respect of major cases being conducted by ASIC, providing advice on complex or novel regulatory mattersand compliance with ASIC's statutory obligations.
This role is a combined role, undertaking work in both the Freedom of Information (FOI) Team and in the Privacy Team. Both teams are part of Legal Services.
The role
Privacy legal advice: provide sound, practical and timely legal advice on matters affecting ASIC's privacy obligations in the context of regulatory and operational matters
Data: design and embed privacy-by-design solutions in projects, including data and technology projects, platforms, and agreements, that involve novel uses of emerging technology and analytical tools
Privacy risk: guide internal teams to conduct Privacy Impact Assessments, and advise teams to develop ASIC notices, forms, regulatory and procedure guides that align with the Privacy Act
Data breaches: assess suspected privacy breaches and assist in containing and mitigating reported privacy incidents
Strategy: monitor the regulatory landscape to analyse privacy trends and implement best privacy practice
Privacy Officer role: carry out the shared functions of Privacy Officer under the Privacy Code including adding value to ASIC's privacy culture, including handling internal and external privacy enquiries, privacy complaints, and requests for access to and correction of personal information made under the Privacy Act
About you
Bachelor of Laws and/or post graduate qualifications in a relevant field
Eligible to hold (as a minimum) a Restricted Government Legal Practicing Certificate in NSW and /or another State or territory
Understanding of the law, practice and policy relating to the Privacy Act and its application to government agencies, including the assessment of data breaches, privacy complaints and requests for access
Awareness of privacy issues arising in data and technology projects
Experience presenting information to different target audiences through highly developed written and oral communication skills
Sound time management skills, with strong attention to detail
A client service focus with strong experience managing a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with those stakeholders
About ASIC
ASIC is Australia's corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator. Our vision is for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians.
A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to achieving ASIC's vision.
ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander decent are encouraged to apply.
To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen, and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment which is issued ASIC's Security team.
View the position description for more information or click ‘apply' to start your application.
Applications for this role will close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 21 March 2024.
