Privacy Specialist

Privacy Specialist

About Breville

Over the past 90+ years Breville has grown to become an iconic global brand, delivering kitchen products to over 70 countries around the globe. Breville enhances people's lives through the delivery of brilliant innovation and thoughtful design based on deep consumer insights, empowering people to do things more impressively or easily than they'd thought possible in their own home and ultimately allowing them to "Master Every Moment".

A career at Breville is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It's more than working for a global leader; it's an opportunity to be a part of something that impacts people all over the world.

Privacy Specialist

Location: Alexandria (Hybrid)

Are you passionate about privacy, AI governance, technology, and responsible data use?

We're looking for an experienced, strategic and self-motivated Privacy Specialist to join our team and help drive privacy, data, and AI governance operational outcomes across BRG Group. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of privacy, technology, governance, and innovation, and wants to make a real impact across business and technical teams, partnering with stakeholders globally. Some flexibility with working hours is needed to support cross-jurisdictional collaboration.

What you'll be doing

· Drive the delivery and continuous improvement of BRG's privacy and AI governance program

· Manage and enhance the Privacy Platform, related processes, automation, and operational workflows

· Maintain key privacy and governance artefacts, including DPIAs, ROPAs, and registers

· Manage privacy operations, compliance monitoring, and ongoing framework uplift

· Implement and maintain the enterprise AI Governance Framework, including responsible AI policies, AI system and risk registers, transparency requirements, and compliance assurance mechanisms

· Partner with business, legal, and technology teams to embed Privacy by Design and responsible data use across initiatives

· Identify, assess, and advise on privacy, data, and AI-related risks, issues, and incidents, with practical recommendations for mitigation and remediation

· Manage third-party privacy and AI risk assessments, assurance activities, and compliance processes

· Implement and maintain operational readiness across jurisdictions in line with privacy and AI obligations and recognised standards such as the NIST Privacy Framework and NIST AI RMF

· Deliver privacy and AI governance training, communications, and awareness activities across BRG Group

· Provide mentoring, guidance, and escalation support to privacy team members and other stakeholders as required

Qualifications

Essential

· Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Management, Technology, Business, Law, Risk, Compliance, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience

Desirable

· Certifications such as CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE, ITIL, or related qualifications in information security, risk, privacy, or AI governance

Professional Experience

Essential

· 4+ years' experience in privacy, AI governance, risk, or compliance

· Strong knowledge of global privacy and AI regulatory frameworks, including the Australian Privacy Act, GDPR, CCPA, and the EU AI Act

· Experience conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and/or Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation

· Experience implementing regulatory and policy changes in complex environments

· Experience embedding Privacy by Design into products, systems, and projects

· Experience assessing third-party processors and vendors, including conducting Third-party Risk Management Assessments

· Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience delivering privacy training and awareness programs tailored to diverse, including non-technical, audiences

· Hands-on experience in privacy operations, including privacy incidents, data subject requests, records of processing, data mapping, and privacy notices

· Experience implementing or operating privacy, risk, or governance platforms (e.g. GRC, privacy management, or AI governance tooling) to support scalable compliance and assurance

Desirable

· Experience governing AI systems across their lifecycle, including risk classification, conformity assessments, deployment approval, monitoring, and decommissioning

· Exposure to regulatory engagement, audits, or formal assurance activities related to privacy, data protection, or technology risk

· Experience operating in, or closely partnering with, a second-line risk, compliance, or governance function

· Experience working across distributed teams and multiple time zones

Key Competencies

· Strong passion for privacy, data, AI, and emerging technology risk

· Analytical and curious mindset, with the ability to identify and assess complex privacy risks

· Sound judgement and a practical, risk-based approach in evolving regulatory and technology environments

· Commitment to horizon scanning and monitoring emerging privacy, AI, and technology developments and translating them into practical program responses

· Able to balance compliance requirements with commercial outcomes and provide clear, actionable guidance

· Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills across cross-functional teams

· Strong written documentation, organisation, prioritisation, and attention to detail

· Resilient, professional, and trusted to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion

What we offer you

• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive compensation package
• A fun and rewarding team environment
• Opportunity to work for an Australian Stock Exchange listed company
• Employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave policy
• Employee discounts of up to 50% on all our electrical products
• Corporate health and wellness benefits

To Apply

Come and make your mark with this global leader by applying today via the Apply Now button.

Please note Breville Group will never ask applicants through email, phone, text message, or direct message on social media to provide identity documents, personal details, or financial information such as bank details.

Breville Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.