An excellent opportunity is available for a Data Governance Manager & Privacy Officer to join the Governance, Risk and Compliance department at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

The Institute is one of Australia's leading biomedical research organisations, with a strong national and international reputation for performing highly influential basic and translational research.

About the Position

This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining strong data governance and privacy at WEHI. In the first 12 months success will include:

• Finalisation of WEHI data governance framework for research and Professional Services
• Implementation of the data governance framework
• Coordination of the delivery of privacy training to WEHI
• Providing expert advise on data governance and privacy to WEHI staff and students
• Working collaboratively with the Data Management and Human Research team to integrate data governance and privacy into WEHI processes

Key Responsibilities

• Finalise and implement WEHI's Data Governance Framework.
• Develop policies and procedures for implementation across the institute that correspond with the objectives of the Data Governance frameworks and privacy legislation.
• Work with Information Technology Services and the Data Management Project team to delivery fit for purpose solutions to data governance and privacy.
• Provide expert and timely advice on privacy as it applies to research and Professional Services.
• Work collaboratively with researchers to address privacy in developing research areas that meet the requirements of research ethics and relevant legislation.
• Develop policies and procedures for implementation across the institute that correspond with the objectives of the Data Governance frameworks and privacy legislation,
• Establish and maintain metadata, data sharing standards and records keeping for the Institute.
• Develop and deliver specialist resources and training activities to support an understanding of data governance and pr and related policies at the institute.

Selection Criteria

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• A relevant tertiary qualification such as law and suitable experience working in the data governance and privacy area.
• Experience with designing frameworks, policies, processes, and procedures that relate to Data Governance and privacy.
• Proven experience in gaining agreement and successfully implementing these frameworks with relevant stakeholders.
• Experience in implementing a change management plan.

For a full list of the key responsibilities and selection criteria please refer to the linked Position Description.

Terms of Appointment

This position is an ongoing role in a full capacity. Salary is market rate and will depend on skills and experience. Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.

General enquiries can be directed to Joh Kirby - [email protected] using the subject line: Data Governance Manager & Privacy Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is available here.

How to Apply

Please click "Apply Now" and apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

WEHI - Brighter together

WEHI is where the world's brightest minds collaborate and innovate to make discoveries that will help us to live healthier for longer. Our medical researchers have been serving the community for more than 100 years. We bring together people with different skills and experience who are committed to long-term discovery. Our teams of researchers are committed to solving the most complex health problems, making transformative discoveries for cancer, infectious and immune diseases, developmental disorders and healthy ageing.

WEHI is a place where people are able to shine. People who are inquisitive, who are committed, who are passionate. People who want to make a difference. And we are committed to ensuring they have the tools to flourish, personally and professionally. We are a community of researchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health. We are driven by collaboration, curiosity and creativity. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world. We are WEHI. We are brighter together.

WEHI's commitment to diversity and inclusion

At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI's ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers.

Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team via [email protected] using the subject line: Data Governance Manager & Privacy Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

WEHI's commitment to Indigenous employment

WEHI is working to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.