Head Of Privacy, Auspac | Sydney, Au

Head of Privacy, AUSPAC QBE Insurance Group Limited, Sydney, Australia

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The purpose of this role is to lead and advise on privacy compliance across the Division and associated Regions, ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices.

Location: Sydney Type: Permanent, full time Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working The opportunity
QBE Insurance has a strong commitment to respecting and promoting privacy for our customers and teams and we are growing our team. We have an exciting new Head of Privacy, Australia-Pacific (AUSPAC) role that will lead the approach, management, and roadmap for privacy and responsible data use across the AUSPAC team and as part of the Global Privacy Team and QBE.

Critical to the success of this role is someone who not only has deep subject matter expertise but is a seasoned privacy professional experienced in working in large and complex organisations, has excellent stakeholder management and partnering skills to be the businesses trusted advisor, is proactive and solutions focused whilst also collaborative and engaging. This role, while leading the AUSPAC Division, will be a key contributor of, and have opportunities for privacy risk management and uplift with, the Global Privacy Team.

This role will contribute greatly to our efforts to continue to grow and shape our AUSPAC and Global Privacy Teams, strategy, approach and priorities.

Your new role
On a regular basis, your role will involve:

Develop the strategy, roadmap and priorities for privacy at AUSPAC Providing expert, informed and pragmatic advice to the business on privacy risk, controls and responsible data use requirements and considerations Overseeing the effective implementation of Group privacy, data and AI Policies and approaches into the AUSPAC business to drive consistency across the enterprise and ensure management of AUSPAC risks Being the point of contact to, and overseeing approach with, OAIC related matters including managing the relationship with the regulator Implementing pragmatic approaches to further build QBE's privacy risk maturity for teams Overseeing key privacy governance requirements including PIAs, privacy incidents and assessments, retention management, personal information flows, transparency requirements and other such activities Providing meaningful reporting, metrics and insights to the business, senior executives and Group Head of Privacy on the management of privacy Leading a small team of privacy experts Be part of a Global Privacy Team and represent AUSPAC at relevant forums working cross collaboratively with other Divisional privacy leads. Ensuring strong partnerships and collaboration with other relevant data functions including Chief Data Office, Cyber, Technology, AI, Legal and Risk and Compliance teams and attending relevant forums such as Data Ethics Council and Data Governance forums About you
As a senior leader and expert in privacy, you will demonstrate exceptional knowledge in privacy risks and requirements. Your expertise allows you to implement best practice across a board and within complex organisation and you have proven success in uplifting privacy maturity.

Your stakeholder and relationship management skills are vast, enabling you to consult, guide and influence others across a broad organisation to ensure compliance with privacy obligations and minimise risk to the business. A background in insurance and/or financial services is beneficial from a contextual perspective, but not essential. You have experience in leading and developing teams, giving guidance and growth and driving efficiencies and excellent team culture.

About QBE
We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen!

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 Our 'Thriving at our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners Rewards & Recognition
We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) - the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2024 for medium sized program as voted by graduates Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads) Family First accredited employer since 2021 APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!
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QBE recognise 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 ******

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: 19/11/2024 11:59 PM

How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and 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.

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