Senior Privacy Lead
QBE Insurance
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Full-Time
Competitive
HybridManager
Role Highlights
Location: Sydney or Melbourne
Type: 9 month fixed term contract, full time
Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working
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The opportunity
QBE has a strong commitment to respecting and promoting privacy for our customers and people, and we are continuing to strengthen our enterprise capability. The Senior Privacy Lead plays a critical role in shaping and driving QBE’s privacy strategy, risk management and responsible data use across AUSPAC, as part of the broader Group Privacy Team.
This is a senior, influential role working closely with business leaders to embed privacy‑by‑design, uplift privacy maturity and ensure regulatory and governance obligations are met across a complex, regulated environment.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
As Senior Privacy Lead, you will provide strategic leadership and hands‑on expertise to support the development and execution of QBE’s privacy strategy, roadmap and priorities across AUSPAC, while contributing to enterprise‑wide uplift through the Group Privacy Team. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping the business navigate privacy risk, regulatory obligations and responsible data and AI use in a pragmatic and commercial way.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and supporting the development and delivery of QBE’s privacy strategy, roadmap and priorities across AUSPAC and Group
Providing expert, pragmatic advice on privacy risk, controls, regulatory requirements and responsible data and AI use
Driving consistent implementation of Group privacy, data and AI policies across AUSPAC to manage divisional and enterprise risk
Overseeing key privacy governance activities, including PIAs, incidents and complaints, personal information flows, retention and transparency obligations
Partnering with Legal, Risk & Compliance, Technology, Cyber, Data and AI teams to embed privacy‑by‑design across initiatives and change activity
Developing meaningful reporting, insights and metrics for senior leaders and the Head of Privacy AUSPAC and Chief Privacy Officer to support informed decision‑making
About you
You are a senior privacy professional with deep subject‑matter expertise and experience operating in large, complex and regulated environments. You are comfortable balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery and are known for building strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. You bring a solutions‑focused mindset and the confidence to lead, influence and challenge when needed.
What we’re looking for:
Strong experience in privacy risk management, governance, PIAs, incidents and regulatory engagement
Demonstrated ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders on complex privacy issues
Experience embedding privacy‑by‑design and responsible data and AI principles into business and technology initiatives
Proven capability in developing reporting, metrics and insights for executive and board‑level audiences
Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working across legal, risk, technology and data functions
Experience in insurance or financial services is beneficial, but not essential
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
To learn more about our achievements, click here.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
Your career. At the heart of it.
QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Programs, Contract Management, Critical Thinking, Information Security, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Policy Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Sound Judgment, Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 19/07/2026 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.