CareerPlan

Graduate Legal & Privacy Officer

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22

Core

Support privacy, legal compliance, and information governance for Australian Federal Government clients and enterprise AI projects.

Role type

Graduate Legal & Privacy Officer

Builds

Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), compliance documentation, privacy policies, and data governance procedures for government clients.

Domain

Australian Public Sector / Privacy Law / AI Governance

Required skills

Legal research, analytical skills, professional writing, understanding of Australian privacy legislation, ability to interpret legislation, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

Familiarity with OAIC PIA guidelines, understanding of Australian Government information security requirements, interest in AI governance and cybersecurity, internship experience in privacy or technology law

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Prepare Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and supporting compliance documentation, Research and apply the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles, Monitor developments in Australian privacy legislation and AI governance, Identify potential privacy risks associated with personal information handling, Prepare formal privacy statements and data handling assessments, Coordinate with client representatives and technical teams, Support preparation of privacy policies and information handling guidelines

Seniority

Graduate / Entry-level