Address- Insights and Analytics Unit | Hybrid | Sunshine Coast Campus or Moreton Bay Campus
- Level 9, $130,104 - $136,267 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years.
The Opportunity
In this specialised role, you have a genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact. It's not your typical position; it's a chance to make a difference and lead significant organisational change.
UniSC is excited to present the role of Privacy Specialist. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping our data management practices for the future. We're looking for a skilled professional to contribute to our forward-thinking culture, implementing a comprehensive plan to improve privacy management across all areas of the University.
Your duties will involve developing and delivering technical, regulatory, and operational solutions in privacy and data governance. If you're ready to join a high performing team and drive positive change in this field, we encourage you to apply.
For more information, please visit us online Insights and Analytics Unit
You will
- understand the capabilities and limitations of technology in managing data governance and privacy;
- take the lead in redesigning and executing practical frameworks, policies, and practices for privacy and data governance, driving a holistic enhancement of our standards;
- facilitate collaborative discussions thorough analyses to integrate privacy and data governance seamlessly into all aspects of university operations; and
- drive the implementation of a plan to improve privacy management, strengthening our organisational capabilities while ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection regulations.
About you:
To thrive in this position, we're seeking an experienced professional with a proven track record in change management, transformation, and business improvement. You'll be adept at consulting teams across various functions, fostering collaboration to realise ambitious program objectives. Your expertise in stakeholder engagement and communication will be instrumental, as you leverage technical specialisation and innovative thinking to develop and implement solutions in privacy and data governance. Beyond specialisation, we value strategic vision, with a keen focus on planning both current and future states.
To be successful you will possess
- demonstrated success in leading and executing a thorough and structured organisational transformation initiative, enhancing operational, human, and technological capacities;
- extensive knowledge or the ability to acquire expertise in privacy and information security legislation, obligations, and their practical application in a multinational environment;
- ability to effectively engage with stakeholders, communicate across diverse teams, and recognise the importance of organisational culture when redesigning processes and driving change initiatives;
- demonstrated experience in the design and development of high-quality foundational documentation, frameworks and processes which underpin privacy, data governance and information management;
- understanding of contemporary privacy, data and cloud-based information architecture, storage, security, data governance and management, in alignment with recognised methodologies.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at *************@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position Description
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 19 May
Your completed application must include
- a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact *************@usc.edu.au
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Omer Yezdani, Chief Data Officer
Insights and Analytics Unit
Telephone: 07 5456 3***
Email: ********@usc.edu.au
Discover UniSC
We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.
We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
