Compliance and Privacy Officer

Full-time, with hybrid/flexible working arrangements. Generous above award rates + Super + Not-for-profit Salary packaging up to $18,550.

This role ensures the organisation operates in alignment with all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, within the social services sector. As a senior functional lead, the role oversees privacy governance, champions a culture of ethical conduct, manages the internal audit framework, and partners strategically with executive and operational leaders to ensure that legislative compliance is embedded in all organisational processes. The officer plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the organisation’s reputation, managing risks, and ensuring the trust of clients, staff, partners, funders, and regulators.

About the Role

• Collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders to ensure compliance and privacy considerations are integrated into strategic planning and service delivery.
• Translate regulatory requirements into operational guidance, policies, and controls across departments.
• Oversee the organisation’s overall compliance program, ensuring adherence to Commonwealth and State legislation (e.g. NDIS, Child Safety, Aged Care, WHS, Fair Work, and sector‑specific obligations).
• Act as the designated Privacy Officer for the organisation, ensuring compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and any other relevant privacy legislation.
• Develop, implement and maintain a Privacy Management Framework.
• Develop and manage the internal audit schedule to provide independent assurance over key compliance and operational areas.
• Perform the duties of the role in accordance with CatholicCare’s Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles.
• Undertake appropriate WHS training and comply with Catholic Care WHS policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as directed from time to time.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Governance, Business, Risk Management or related discipline and/or relevant experience.
• Previous leadership experience and demonstrated ability to collaborate with an executive leadership team.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior compliance, governance or privacy role, ideally within the not-for-profit, community services or health sectors.
• Strong understanding of Australian privacy legislation, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
• In‑depth knowledge of regulatory and legislative frameworks relevant to community services (e.g. NDIS, Aged Care, Child Protection, WHS).
• Experience designing and conducting internal audits and managing compliance frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and influence executive decision‑making.
• High integrity, sound judgement, and commitment to ethical leadership.
• Formal qualifications or certifications in Compliance, Risk Management or Privacy are desirable.

Benefits

• Professional Growth: Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitions.
• Work‑Life Balance: Embrace flexibility, hybrid or flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, family‑friendly organisation.
• Tax Savings: Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take‑home pay.
• Generous Leave: Above‑award annual and personal/carers leave, extended parental leave, celebration day.
• Supportive Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that values your contributions.
• Wellbeing: Free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyable.

Applications for this position close on 17 April 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviewing for this position will commence immediately. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities. CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment, and for some roles, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required.