Our agency is proud to exclusively represent a global leader in cybersecurity and compliance services as they expand their Privacy & Data Protection Consulting practice across Australia. We are seeking a senior Data Privacy & DPIA Subject Matter Expert to take on a market-facing leadership role, combining high-level consulting delivery with strategic business development.
Based in Perth with a Hybrid work structure, this is a pivotal opportunity to build and lead a scalable privacy consulting business at a national level.
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The Role
- This position is designed for a senior professional who thrives at the intersection of executive advisory and commercial growth. You will be responsible for:
- Consulting & Advisory: Leading and delivering Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA/PIA) for enterprise and government clients.
- Executive Influence: Acting as a trusted advisor to Boards, CIOs, CISOs, and Legal/Risk leaders on privacy governance and regulatory readiness.
- Business Development: Driving pre-sales through client discovery workshops, solution design, and SoW development.
- Strategic Growth: Developing the firm’s service portfolio, methodologies, and templates to establish the practice as a "go-to" firm in the Australian market.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 10+ years within data privacy, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, or legal advisory.
- Background: A Big 4 or Tier-1 consulting background is highly preferred (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG or equivalent).
- Compliance Expertise: Deep knowledge of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), APPs, NDB Scheme, and state-specific obligations (NSW, VIC, and WA).
- Commercial Prowess: Proven ability to engage C-suite stakeholders and work alongside sales teams to convert pipelines.
- Career Growth: The client is open to 'bridge' candidates—ambitious leaders ready to step up into their first Director role within a new market sector
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates holding the following certifications will be highly regarded:
IAPP: CIPP/A, CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT.
Standards: ISO/IEC 27701 or ISO/IEC 27001 (Lead Implementer/Auditor).
This is a rare opportunity to join an expanding global firm and shape their privacy service offering from the ground up.
At Randstad Digital, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
