Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Role Highlights
Location: Sydney
Type: Permanent, full time
A rare opportunity to shape global privacy and responsible AI at scale.
Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working
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The opportunity
Join QBE's Global Privacy Team as a Senior Privacy Lead role, helping shape and deliver QBE's global privacy, responsible AI and data use strategy. This is a highly visible opportunity to influence how privacy, ethics and governance are embedded across a complex global organisation while enabling innovation and building trust.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
As a key member of the Global Privacy Centre of Excellence, you will drive privacy strategy, governance and risk management across the QBE Group. Working closely with privacy, technology, cyber, data, AI, legal and risk teams, you will provide expert guidance, embed responsible AI and privacy-by-design principles, and help elevate privacy maturity across the organisation.
Drive the delivery of QBE's global privacy strategy, roadmap and priorities.
Provide oversight of privacy, responsible AI and data ethics governance across the Group.
Partner with technology, data, AI and business teams to identify and manage privacy and regulatory risks.
Develop practical frameworks, guidance and governance controls that enable safe and compliant innovation.
Lead privacy reporting, metrics and insights for senior leaders and the Chief Privacy Officer.
Represent Privacy at forums, councils and committees while strengthening collaboration across global teams.
About you
You are an experienced privacy leader with deep expertise in privacy governance, risk management and responsible AI within complex organisations. You combine strategic thinking with practical execution, build trusted stakeholder relationships, and translate complex requirements into pragmatic, business-focused solutions. Passionate about enabling innovation, you balance strong governance with customer and business outcomes.
Key requirements
Extensive experience in privacy leadership, governance and risk management within complex organisations.
Strong knowledge of global privacy regulations, emerging trends and regulatory developments.
Expertise in responsible AI, data ethics, data governance and AI-enabled decision-making.
Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders across technology, data, legal, risk and compliance functions.
Demonstrated success in developing strategy, driving organisational uplift and embedding best practice at scale.
Experience leading teams and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
Your career. At the heart of it.
QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected].
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Data Privacy, Influencing, Information Security, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management
Application Close Date: 18/08/2026 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
