The Opportunity
The Privacy Officer is responsible for establishing, implementing and continuously improving The Kids' enterprise privacy framework, ensuring the Institute manages all sensitive personal, health, child and research participant, partner, donor and commercial information lawfully, ethically and responsibly across research, clinical, education and corporate activities.
In this role, you will provide expert privacy advice, develops governance frameworks and practical guidance, leads privacy risk assessment and incident management and privacy by design practices, and works collaboratively across the Institute to support research, innovation, AI adoption, data sharing and information management while maintaining compliance with privacy, research governance and regulatory obligations.
The role acts as the Institute’s primary privacy subject matter expert and works closely with Research Governance, Legal, Data Governance, Cyber Security and Executive stakeholders to promote responsible information stewardship and privacy maturity across the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the Institute's privacy management framework, policies and procedures.
- Lead Privacy Impact Assessments for new projects, systems and initiatives.
- Provide privacy advice across research, corporate and operational activities, including regarding human research, genomics, biobanks and clinical research activities.
- Support privacy governance relating to cross-institutional collaborations, research partnerships and international data sharing arrangements.
- Provide advice to Executive on the organisational implications of emerging privacy, data governance and AI regulation.
Based in our offices within Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this full-time role will be offered on an ongoing basis. Part-time (0.8 FTE) will be considered for the right applicant.
About You
The successful applicant will hold a degree in law, business, information management, governance, risk, or a related discipline, or hold an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience. You will demonstrate:
- Experience in privacy, governance, risk or information management with an understanding of privacy obligations within research, health, higher education or similarly regulated environments.
- Strong knowledge of the Privacy Act, Australian Privacy Principles and privacy governance.
- Experience developing organisational policies, frameworks and governance processes.
- Excellent written communication skills, including policy development and reporting.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to interpret legislation and translate it into practical organisational guidance.
At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
If you meet many, but not all, of the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in how we:
- Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
- Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
- Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
- Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
- Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
- We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.
Alongside our inclusive culture, you’ll enjoy:
- Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
- Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
- Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
- Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.
How to apply
If this role feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job Description, and submit your application.
Please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing your application, please contact [email protected].
Contact Name: Maria Pansini
Contact Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 04/08/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
