Data Privacy, Ethics and Governance Manager

Challenge yourself to lead the implementation of a robust data privacy, ethics and governance framework across the Group.
- Take an opportunity to work on a wide range of high impact projects
- Permanent position at our corporate Campus in Sydney

The aviation sector is dependent on data, systems and networks and we take our customers’ trust in the security of their data seriously. Across the Qantas Group, we collect, share, use, store and process personal information in accordance with an ever-changing and increasingly complex landscape of both international and domestic laws and regulations. We acknowledge our responsibility to protect and maintain the privacy rights of individuals and to maintain the security and the value of their data.

The Data Privacy, Ethics and Governance (DPEG) team is accountable for developing and implementing the Group data privacy, ethics and governance approach, including the policies, procedures and standards required to ensure a consistent, coordinated and compliant approach to data across the Group.

As a DPEG Manager, you will be the DPEG focal for a Group business unit or entity. You will be tasked with working with stakeholders in the commercial, IT, Cyber and Legal teams to conduct Privacy Impact Assessments on projects, as well as assisting with the implementation of robust data privacy and governance processes across the Group.

You will need to be conformable addressing privacy-related queries from the business, understand the Information Classification Standards and its relationship with privacy controls, and champion data privacy across the Qantas Group.

You will be responsible for creating and updating data-related standards, procedures and processes, and ensuring they are cascaded across the Group. You will also contribute to the Group data risk management processes, especially those related to personal information. Alongside other members of the DPEG team, you will work to uplift the Group-wide data culture and capabilities in relation to privacy and data protection compliance obligations.

This executive role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to further their skills in data privacy and governance, by taking a lead role in identifying and managing operational risks related to data, while also helping in shaping our strategic approach.

You’ll have
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a data-related field, preferably with a focus on privacy and data protection
- Relevant tertiary education, preferably with post-graduate qualification
- Privacy qualifications from the international Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) or equivalent are desirable (e.g. CIPM, CIPP/E)
- Demonstrated knowledge of privacy and data protection laws and regulations (Australia & International) and industry standards and frameworks (e.g. Privacy by Design, ISO27701)
- Strong risk management skills, with the ability to identify, communicate risks and solutions
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated experience in developing data privacy and ethics training and education sessions
- Effective time management skills with an ability to prioritise department tasks while working on multiple projects
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Why Qantas?_
- You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully. There are many different opportunities across our team,_
- which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us - so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless._
- The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel:_
- _ We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays._
- _ We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees._
- _ We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships._
- _ We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing ap