Privacy Officers (APS5)

Privacy Officers (APS5)

We are recruiting multiple Privacy Officers at the APS5 equivalent level to support a Commonwealth Government privacy function for an initial 6-month term. These are non-legal roles suited to experienced privacy professionals who enjoy working in an in-house government environment, advising on privacy compliance, managing privacy incidents, and supporting best practice information handling across a large organisation.

This role is open to candidates located in Canberra or Brisbane, with flexible arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please note: only Australian citizens with the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance can be considered for these roles.

Duties:

• Analyse information and provide advice and recommendations to support decision-making
• Prepare high-quality written outputs, including correspondence, briefings and reports
• Provide privacy and information governance advice to internal stakeholders
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Support and monitor compliance with privacy legislation, policies and procedures
• Contribute to process improvements and promote best practice in information handling
• Maintain accurate records in line with information management and security requirements
• Support senior staff in decision-making within legislative and delegated frameworks
• Mentor staff and contribute to team capability uplift
• Manage own workload and contribute to team priorities

Requisite skills and experience:

• Experience in privacy, information governance, compliance or a similar regulatory role
• Working knowledge of privacy legislation, secrecy provisions and information handling requirements
• Strong written communication skills, including drafting reports and briefings
• Ability to apply judgment, analyse information and provide practical advice
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Well-organised, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

Click APPLY or get in touch with Sam (*********@adaptbl.com.au) or Nishita (***************@adaptbl.com.au) for a confidential discussion. Applications for these positions close at 12:00pm on Wednesday 10 June 2026. However, applications received after the closing date will be considered for similar future roles.