Job Senior Associate | Data Governance & Privacy, Melbourne

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Our Cybersecurity & Digital Trust team is helping to build a secure digital society to keep our economy and businesses protected from cyber security threats. We work with business leaders to solve their most complex problems and collaborate with them to improve their cyber resilience. Committed to technical excellence as a team, we have frequent knowledge sharing, opportunities for collaborative engagements with our Offensive Security and Cloud Architecture teams, regular threat intelligence briefings, attending industry conferences, ongoing training, and development via our cyber academy and external paid certifications.

As a Data Governance and Privacy Senior Consultant, you will:

• Provide advice to clients in relation to leading data governance and privacy capabilities.

• Design and implement solutions such as those relating to data quality, data cataloguing, and privacy impact assessments. Data lifecycle management and retention/disposal.

• Analyse organisational data challenges, including to identify and respond to data risks and compliance issues

• Communicate recommendations and opportunities to clients, including alignment with strategic business outcomes.

• Stay updated on the latest trends and threats, including to help organisations respond to changing legislation.

About you

• Experience in the fields of Information/Data Management, Data Privacy and Data Protection.

• You have knowledge of data governance and privacy frameworks and regulations.

• You are able to identify client needs and propose solutions to them.

• You build relationships with clients, and can work effectively in a team to deliver projects.

• Experience with relevant technologies (such as MS Purview, Collibra, Informatica, OneTrust) is a plus.

About PwC

At PwC, we’re a human-led, tech-powered community of solvers. We tackle problems with curiosity, collaboration, and a readiness to challenge the status quo. We work alongside Australian businesses and not-for-profits to create tangible positive impacts and drive meaningful change.

That's where you come in. Whether just embarking on your career journey or holding a wealth of experience, your unique insights can fuel our mission to deliver valued solutions. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that celebrates continuous learning and professional growth.

Your benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to give you the freedom and balance you need

• Opportunities to work up to four weeks from various locations across Australia and internationally

• Exclusive health and lifestyle perks, including a wellness credit and discounted memberships

• Gender-inclusive 26 weeks of paid parental leave

• Exceptional development opportunities to accelerate your career

• Access to strong mentorship, meaningful work, and ample networking chances

• ‘Dress for your day’ policy to ensure comfort and confidence

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We empower our people to utilise their creativity and individuality in championing change and challenging conventional thought. PwC recognises that diverse perspectives are vital for tackling complex challenges. To nurture diversity, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to excel.

PwC is dedicated to inclusivity in our recruitment processes, so please advise if you require any reasonable adjustments or would like to specify your pronouns throughout the application or interview stages.

Jaimie Bonehill is the Recruitment Manager for the role. Given the high volume of applications, your patience is appreciated to ensure a fair and timely process for all.

No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs in response to this advertisement. We only accept applications directly from individuals.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance, Regulatory Response, Security Architecture {+ 8 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

August 31, 2025