Data Governance and Privacy Officer
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre- Ongoing, full time role
- CBD location, with flexible, hybrid working
- $110,000 to $120,000 base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre seeking to excel across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, compassion and excellence, and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the role
The Data Governance & Privacy Officer will be responsible for uplifting data governance maturity at Peter Mac ensuring adherence to data security and privacy requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Finalise and implement the Data Governance framework
- Developing and updating policies and procedures
- Supporting organisation wide education and deployment
- Champion change for data governance and privacy
- Mentoring teams to build a culture of data accountability
- Provide expert and timely advice on privacy
- Provide expert guidance on data risk management and controls
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive data governance initiatives
- Ensure Peter Mac aligns to industry and government standards and guidelines, including regulatory requirements
- Support implementation of technologies to support data governance and privacy.
About you
You will have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work independantly and confidently within a multidisciplinary team.
You'll bring with you:
- A relevant tertiary qualification and suitable experience working in data governance and privacy
- Experience in implementing organisation wide data governance and privacy program
- Experience with designing frameworks, policies, processes and procedures related to Data Governance and privacy
- Experience managing data throughout its lifecycle
- Experience leading and mentoring teams to build a culture of data accountability
- Ability to interpret and apply data governance and management legislation such as Health Services Act 1988 (Vic), Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) AND Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), GDPR, HIPAA
- Knowledge of industry compliance requirements related to data security and privacy such as ISO27001, DMBOK
- Strong foundation in project management and delivery
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options
- Flexible, hybrid working practices
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Melanie.Harper@petermac.org
Application closing date: 15 February 2026
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Position Summary
The Data Governance Manager & Privacy Officer is responsible for uplifting data governance maturity at Peter Mac ensuring adherence to data security and privacy requirements.
The responsibilities include:
- Finalise and implement the Data Governance framework
- Developing and updating policies and procedures
- Supporting organisation wide education and deployment
- Champion change for data governance and privacy
- Mentoring teams to build a culture of data accountability
- Provide expert and timely advice on privacy
- Provide expert guidance on data risk management and controls
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive data governance initiatives
- Ensure Peter Mac aligns to industry and government standards and guidelines, including regulatory requirements
- Support implementation of technologies to support data governance and privacy.
Enterprise Agreement
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Adminstrative Workers
Classification or Salary Range
HS5
Immunisation Risk Category
Category C: Position within a non-clinical setting.
Key Relationships
Internal
- Program Lead, Digital and Healthcare Innovations
- Digital and Healthcare Innovations team
- Chief Health Information Manager
- Human Research Ethics and Governance
- Health Services Research and Implementation Science
- Business Intelligence and Analysis
- Communications team
External
- Precinct partners
- Other Health Services
- Products and Services Vendors
- Consultants
- Dept of Health
- Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner
- Health Complaints Commissioner
Education
Skills
Essential Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification and suitable experience working in data governance and privacy
- Experience in implementing organisation wide data governance and privacy program
- Experience with designing frameworks, policies, processes and procedures related to Data Governance and privacy
- Experience managing data throughout its lifecycle
- Experience leading and mentoring teams to build a culture of data accountability
- Ability to interpret and apply data governance and management legislation such as Health Services Act 1988 (Vic), Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) AND Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), GDPR, HIPAA
- Knowledge of industry compliance requirements related to data security and privacy such as ISO27001, DMBOK
- Strong foundation in project management and delivery
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work confidently within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in the health service industry
- Experience and skills with data management tools and technologies
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
1. Data Governance Framework
Maintain a Data Governance framework aligned to organisation strategies, ensuring it complies with legal, regulatory, contractual and data governance boundaries around data collection, use, security and disclosure
Update organisation wide policies and procedures in collaboration with key stakeholders
Implement and maintain appropriate governance groups for the implementation of the Data Governance framework
Provide training material and conduct training activities to embed data governance processes
Review, lead and update with key stakeholder, any necessary changes to data governance frameworks, policies, procedures, controls and standards, to align with regulatory requirements
2. Data Governance Implementation
Maintain governance working groups to address specific area of data governance such as AI, Data Management and Analytics Platform
Lead ongoing initiatives to embed data governance across the organisation
Collaborate with key areas to support development and implementation of standard and controls related to data governance and privacy
Provide expert advice, guidance and support for data related projects
Report progress and compliance to the Data Governance Framework
Investigate and recommend technologies to support data governance and privacy
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
3. Continuous Improvement
Conduct periodic audits against industry standards and report outcomes
Collaboratively work with key stakeholders to implement ongoing improvements
Identify and implement opportunities for improving capability and services
Proactively identify and drive opportunities for process improvement
Actively embrace and contribute to new approaches within the department and organisation as a whole
Build up a knowledge base of information that is shared within the broader team
4. Professional & Personal development
Attend relevant educational / professional forums
Participate in team and departmental meetings
Actively seek out opportunities for professional development
5. Other Duties
Ensure compliance with audit requirements
Support and carry out other tasks as directed from time to time
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.