Privacy Manager

Overview

Easygo is seeking a dedicated Privacy Manager to lead and develop our privacy program for global operations. This role offers genuine ownership and influence, directly reporting to the General Counsel as the privacy function evolves within the company. This onsite full-time role is based in Melbourne, allowing you to collaborate directly with our proactive team driving impactful work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Easygo's comprehensive global privacy framework encompassing policies, standards, procedures, controls, and a strategic privacy roadmap across all brands and jurisdictions.
• Track and interpret changes in privacy regulations worldwide, converting them into actionable and prioritized business requirements.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and champion the integration of privacy by design within product development, including new products, features, suppliers, AI projects, and diverse data applications.
• Evaluate privacy risks associated with vendors, processors, affiliates, and commercial collaborators; manage related data processing agreements, standard contractual clauses, and cross-border data transfer methods.
• Deliver practical, timely, and business-savvy privacy guidance to teams in product, engineering, security, data, marketing, and customer operations; design and implement privacy training and promote awareness throughout the organization.
• Prepare privacy risk reports, metrics, incident updates, and remediation status for legal leadership as well as governance committees; assist with internal and external audits, certifications, and regulatory investigations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tertiary degree in law, information governance, risk management, compliance, or related fields.
• More than five years in a dedicated privacy or data protection capacity, handling hands-on privacy programs within multi-jurisdictional entities managing extensive personal data.
• In-depth knowledge of the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles, the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, as well as the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
• Sound understanding of modern technology ecosystems including cloud platforms, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and their privacy implications.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, adept at translating complex privacy/legal mandates for technical and commercial audiences and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects, prioritize effectively, meet tight deadlines, stay organized, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Extras

• Recognized privacy certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or FIP.
• Legal qualifications or admission to practice law (desirable but not mandatory).
• Familiarity with North American privacy frameworks including state-level comprehensive privacy laws.
• Understanding of online gambling regulation, including intersections with privacy obligations, AML/CTF compliance, KYC procedures, responsible gambling data protocols, and knowledge of the livestreaming domain.

Benefits and Perks

• Dynamic, high-growth tech environment promoting rapid personal and career advancement supported by meaningful impact.
• Competitive salary aligned with market standards and location, plus a performance-based bonus plan reaching up to 20%.
• Generous referral bonuses for successful talent introduction.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and a well-supported transition back to work, including 12 weeks of adjustment assistance with paid Fridays off during first three months.
• Employee Assistance Program support, weekly massages, in-house baristas offering complimentary coffee, juices and smoothies.
• Daily catered breakfast and frequent company-wide events to encourage camaraderie.
• Fully stocked snack walls and drink fridges per floor.
• Modern, fun office amenities including pool tables, table tennis, gaming consoles, and an F1 simulator.

Culture and Equal Opportunity

Easygo champions fairness, diversity, and an inclusive culture where recruitment and career growth are merit and grit-based, without discrimination on any grounds including race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. We welcome all candidates to bring their authentic selves and join us to innovate fearlessly.