Privacy Specialist

We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As a Privacy Specialist, you'll support Australian Retirement Trust in meeting its obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Working closely with Privacy Analysts and Data and AI teams, you'll help embed practical privacy practices across the organisation.

You'll contribute to privacy impact assessments, assess third-party risks and provide operational advice to support the compliant handling of personal information, while promoting a strong culture of trust and transparency.

This role is a permanent opportunity and is based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

Responsibilities

Day to day, you'll:

• Conduct privacy impact assessments on systems, data uses and initiatives.
• Assess third party vendors to identify and mitigate privacy risks.
• Provide operational privacy advice across the business.
• Assist with the development and delivery of privacy training and awareness initiatives.
• Collaborate with Privacy Specialists and Analysts across Data and AI.
• Support privacy complaint resolution processes.
• Promote a culture of trust, transparency and responsible data use.
• Support the Manager - Privacy with additional privacy and data protection activities.

Qualifications

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

• You have experience supporting privacy, data protection, regulatory compliance or risk activities.
• Your understanding of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) is well developed and you have experience applying the APPs to real world scenarios.
• You'll demonstrate strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement capability.
• You're highly detail oriented and handle sensitive information with discretion and care.
• You bring excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Your experience includes working in complex or regulated environments.
• You'll ideally have exposure to financial services, superannuation or member-owned organisations.
• You're working towards or hold a qualification in law, risk, data governance, information security or similar.

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close 24th July 2026.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us - and recruitment is no different.

Why join us?

Bring your potential to Australian Retirement Trust and unleash our monster possibilities:

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of our recruitment process - such as reviewing applications, supporting screening interviews, reference checking, and matching skills to roles. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

By applying, you agree to the use of these technologies as part of the recruitment process.