Head of Data Protection

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Virgin Australia Full time

Virgin Australia is seeking a seasoned privacy leader to drive the development and implementation of our Privacy Management Program. As the Head of Data Protection, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of our privacy framework, ensuring compliance with evolving laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive privacy management program that aligns with Virgin Australia's strategic objectives.
  • Provide expert guidance on privacy and data protection laws, regulations, and best practices to senior executive leaders and cross-functional teams.
  • Lead the Virgin Australia Group Privacy Team in identifying, preventing, and managing privacy risks and incidents.
  • Maintain and develop the Group's Privacy Framework to ensure ongoing adherence to evolving laws, regulations, and community expectations.

Requirements:

  • At least 10 years' experience working in privacy or a combination of privacy, legal, compliance, or data governance roles.
  • Deep understanding of privacy and data protection laws and regulations, privacy management best practices, data breach response activities, and ethical principles and standards.
  • Strong commercial mindset with the confidence and ability to influence senior executive leaders.
  • Demonstrated ability to find value-enhancing compliance solutions that can be effectively operationalized.
  • Experience investigating and responding to complex privacy incidents and complaints.
  • Experience leading a high-performing privacy or similar team.
  • Strong drive to develop a detailed understanding of aviation and loyalty, and associated technology and data processing activities.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at a senior level and articulate complex concepts simply.
  • Relevant higher education degree (essential).
  • Bachelor of laws or equivalent (desirable).
  • Current legal practising certificate (desirable).
  • Recognised privacy, information technology, data, or AI governance-related certification or degree (desirable).

What We Offer:

  • Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including work hours and work from home.
  • Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide.
  • Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership.
  • Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services, and wellness discounts.
  • Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform.
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social, and financial.
  • Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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