Description:
Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.
What you’ll be doing:
The Privacy Manager’s role is to be a senior leader in the team that is responsible for implementing and maintaining the Virgin Australia Group’s privacy compliance framework, assisting the Virgin Australia Group to manage privacy risk and embed privacy throughout its operations, and safeguard consumer trust.
This is a 12 month maximum term contract opportunity.
You’ll be great in this role if you:
- Have at least four years experience working in a team managing BAU privacy risk
- Have previously worked in a legal, compliance or risk role (inhouse or external)
- Are a natural at providing solutions focussed advice, which is both compliant and supports the achievement of strategic objectives
- Come with proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders as well as stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
- Have an in depth knowledge and understanding of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) including the Australian Privacy Principles and how it applies to private sector entities, or ability and desire to develop this
- Understand risk management frameworks
- Have experience working with the airline or loyalty industries (desirable)
- Have experience interacting with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner or other Australian regulators (desirable)
- Have experience with the European/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or other foreign privacy and data protection laws (desirable)
What you’ll get from us:
We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):
- Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
- Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
- Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
- Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
- Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
- Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you
Equality rules:
We’re all individuals. We love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.
Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.