Privacy Officer

• Shape enterprise-wide privacy practices at a leading Australian retailer
• Work closely with legal, tech, and business leaders on meaningful data issues
• Permanent position | Open to all major CBD locations

Join a team that’s All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline – its how we approach work every day. As a collective, were a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australias energy transition. If youre driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, wed love to have you on the journey.

About the role

Join Origin and help shape privacy practices that protect millions of Australians.

As our Privacy Officer, youll work at the centre of customer data compliance, supporting Origins privacy program across our enterprise. Youll play a pivotal role in ensuring we meet and exceed our privacy obligations under the Privacy Act, the Australian Privacy Principles and other applicable laws and regulations.

Youll be part of a high-performing and collaborative Legal team that supports a dynamic, fast-paced retail business. This role goes far beyond paperworkyoull be embedded in the business, engaging with IT, security and privacy champions across Origin to assess data risks, conduct Privacy Impact Assessments, and support privacy-by-design across a diverse and evolving organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Championing Origins privacy framework, ensuring it remains robust and effective
• Reviewing PIAs, supplier contracts, and internal processes with a privacy lens
• Advising teams on how we collect, store, process and protect customer information
• Partnering with stakeholders and privacy champions across the business units
• Support investigations and respond to incidents
• Staying ahead of developments in privacy regulation and supporting regulatory responses
• Identifying opportunities to enhance privacy practices
• Supporting delivery of business goals and initiatives which have privacy impacts or implications
• Promoting privacy awareness and assist with training and communication materials

What will you bring? 

• A solid understanding of privacy obligations, with 3 years in a privacy, legal, compliance or regulatory role
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, ideally in Law
• Proven experience in assessing data risk and advising on privacy in a complex corporate environment
• The confidence and clarity to provide commercial, accurate, and practical advice
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and stakeholder engagement
• A genuine interest in customer protection, AI and data governance

So why join us?

• 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks – Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

Origin – Where good change happens

At Origin, were powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, wed love to hear from you. 

Here’s a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.