At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.
Location, salary and other key details
* Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane location (other locations to be considered)
* Salary between $127,641 - $144,946 (depending on experience), plus 15.4% superannuation
* Permanent role
* Applications close at 11:59 pm AEST, 12 May 2026
The team
The Information & Data Law team manages ASIC's obligations under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, supporting the organisation's regulatory and operational objectives. Positioned within Corporate Legal Services in the Legal Services Group, the team provides expert advice on information handling, data sharing and privacy risk across ASIC. It plays a key role in strengthening ASIC's privacy culture and ensuring lawful, responsible use of information in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
The role
As a Lawyer within the Information and Data Law Team, you will:
* Deliver trusted privacy and data law advice on complex regulatory and operational matters, ensuring ASIC meets its legislative obligations with confidence and clarity.
* Embed privacy-by-design into innovative data, technology and business projects, supporting lawful and responsible use of emerging tools and analytics.
* Lead privacy risk and incident management, including Privacy Impact Assessments, breach response and notifiable data breach reporting to the OAIC.
* Strengthen ASIC's privacy culture, acting as a Privacy Officer and providing guidance on information protection, data sharing and best‐practice compliance across the organisation.
About You
You will be an admitted legal practitioner eligible to hold a current Australian practising certificate, with 2–5 years' post‐admission experience as a lawyer. Your experience may be gained in government, an in‐house legal team or private practice.
You Will Also Demonstrate
* Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, practical legal advice and present complex issues concisely to diverse audiences.
* Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988, and the ability to apply it confidently in regulatory and operational contexts.
* The ability to manage competing priorities effectively, working independently to deliver high‐quality outcomes in a fast‐paced environment.
* The ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support sound decision‐making.
Benefits
* Attractive superannuation
* Additional leave entitlements
* 50/50 hybrid work‐from home model
* Flexible work arrangements
* Assistance for study and professional development
ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.
To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.
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