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Data Protection Steward (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

In short

This is a 12-month fixed-term Data Protection Steward role at ING Australia's Data Office, reporting to the Data Protection Lead. The role partners with business, technology, risk and data teams to embed privacy and data protection practices, supporting DPIAs, Privacy by Design, RoPAs, data retention/lifecycle management and emerging AI governance. It requires experience in privacy, data protection, data governance or risk management, knowledge of Australian privacy frameworks, and strong stakeholder management skills; financial services experience and certifications (CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP, CDMP) are a plus.

About the Role
At ING, trust is at the heart of everything we do. As a leading digital bank serving more than 2 million customers in Australia, we're committed to protecting customer information while enabling responsible innovation.
Reporting to the Data Protection Lead, this 12-month fixed-term opportunity sits within the Data Office and plays a key role in strengthening ING Australia's data protection capability. You'll work closely with business, technology, risk and data teams to embed privacy and data protection practices across products, processes and strategic initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across the organisation, influence stakeholders at all levels and contribute to key initiatives spanning privacy governance, data lifecycle management, regulatory change and emerging AI governance.
What you'll do
•Partner with business, technology, risk and data teams to embed privacy and data protection practices.
•Provide guidance on privacy obligations, data protection requirements and risk management.
•Support Privacy by Design across projects and change initiatives.
•Drive data retention, deletion and lifecycle management activities.
•Contribute to governance reporting, risk assessments and stakeholder engagement.
•Support continuous improvement of ING's privacy, data protection and AI governance capabilities.
What we're looking for
•Experience in privacy, data protection, data governance, risk management or information management.
•Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
•Knowledge of Australian privacy requirements and data protection frameworks.
•Experience supporting activities such as DPIAs, Privacy by Design, RoPAs, data retention and data lifecycle management.
•Ability to communicate complex risks and recommendations clearly.
•Financial services experience and relevant certifications (CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP, CDMP) are advantageous.
What's in it for you
•Discounted ING Health Insurance.
•An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing.
•An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity.
Applications close on 9th September 26.

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