Governance Risk Compliance Lead & Privacy Officer
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About The Company
Our client is a purpose-driven organisation operating in a dynamic and highly regulated environment. They are committed to best-in-class governance, compliance, and privacy practices and are now seeking a talented professional to lead key initiatives across GRC systems, privacy, and ethics.
About The Company
Our client is a purpose-driven organisation operating in a dynamic and highly regulated environment. They are committed to best-in-class governance, compliance, and privacy practices and are now seeking a talented professional to lead key initiatives across GRC systems, privacy, and ethics.
About the Role We are looking for a GRC Lead and Privacy Officer to take ownership of the organisation’s GRC platform (Archer), lead system enhancements, and champion data privacy compliance across all business units.
This is a rare opportunity to combine technical system expertise with privacy leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic risk management.
Key Responsibilities GRC System Management
* Manage and support the Archer GRC platform (configuration, upgrades, issue resolution).
* Partner with IT and Compliance to integrate new use cases and enhance system functionality.
* Train and support users, maintain documentation, and drive system adoption.
* Develop dashboards and reports to support governance and risk insights.
Risk & Compliance Oversight
* Maintain the compliance risk register and lead enterprise risk assessments.
* Support internal stakeholders with compliance initiatives and risk mitigation strategies.
* Monitor and report on compliance and governance performance.
Privacy Program Leadership
* Develop, implement and enforce privacy policies aligned with Australian privacy laws (APPs).
* Lead privacy assessments (PIAs), manage privacy incidents, and regulatory reporting.
* Work closely with IT and Cybersecurity to embed data protection controls.
Ethics & Reporting
* Provide key support to the Ethics Officer.
* Manage ethics reporting and assist with the rollout of ethics frameworks.
* Assist with regulatory reporting, audits, and data analysis across risk, privacy, and ethics.
About You Skills & Experience
* 8+ years' experience in GRC, risk, privacy or compliance roles (regulated environments preferred).
* Strong understanding of Archer GRC or similar systems.
* In-depth knowledge of Australian privacy laws and risk management methodologies.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and project management skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex regulations.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in Risk, Law, Business or Information Security,
* Relevant certifications (CISA, CRISC, CIPP, or equivalent) highly regarded.
What’s on Offer
* Work with a collaborative and forward-thinking compliance team.
* Lead key initiatives across technology, governance, and privacy.
* Hybrid working arrangements and supportive leadership.
* Opportunity to make a real impact in a high-visibility role.
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