Principal Privacy Advisor Job at Mineral Resources (Osborne Park)

Job Description

As a Principal Privacy Advisor, you will implement and maintain MinRes’ privacy framework to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and other applicable privacy legislation. Acting as the central point of accountability for privacy governance, you will advise on privacy risk management, oversee compliance across the MinRes Group and ensure personal information is collected, stored and used in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy. Reporting to the Director Governance & Compliance, you will partner with business units, Legal, IT and senior executives to embed strong privacy practices across all functions and foster a culture of privacy awareness and accountability.

Job Responsibility

Develop, implement and maintain MinRes’ privacy framework, policies, and governance structures
ensure policies are current, relevant and accessible
Lead personal information mapping across all business units, maintain registers of systems holding personal and sensitive information, and oversee data governance practices
Review and approve Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for projects handling sensitive information, manage standardised templates, and maintain the central PIA register
Enforce guidelines for the retention, archival, and secure disposal of personal information in collaboration with IT and Records Management
Monitor compliance with privacy requirements, conduct audits and assessments, and align with the broader GRC system to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
Oversee the investigation and management of privacy incidents and breaches, ensure compliance with the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme, and maintain incident registers
Manage privacy obligations in third‑party contracts and monitor supplier or service provider adherence to privacy requirements
Act as primary contact for privacy regulators (including the OAIC), prepare regular reports for the Audit & Risk Committee, and deliver privacy training and awareness programs — including induction, refresher, and targeted training for high‑risk areas such as Health Services, HR and Child Care

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Governance, Information Management, or related discipline
Postgraduate qualification or professional privacy certification (e.g. CIPM, CIPP/A, IAPP) highly regarded
Strong knowledge of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Australian Privacy Principles, and the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme
Established experience in privacy, compliance or governance roles, preferably in complex, multi site organisations
Proven experience developing and implementing privacy frameworks, conducting Privacy Impact Assessments, and managing personal information mapping exercises
Demonstrated track record in managing privacy incidents, engaging with regulators, and working with GRC systems and privacy management tools
Industry experience in ASX listed or similarly regulated environments
exposure to health related or other sensitive personal information advantageous
High integrity with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
strategic thinker capable of translating regulatory requirements into practical business solutions
Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach in a fast paced environment

Nice to have

Postgraduate qualification or professional privacy certification (e.g. CIPM, CIPP/A, IAPP)
Industry experience in ASX listed or similarly regulated environments
exposure to health related or other sensitive personal information advantageous

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