Data Privacy Manager

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We are seeking a Data Privacy Manager to drive data privacy strategy and compliance across our Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This role offers the opportunity to lead transformational initiatives, embed a culture of Privacy by Design, and shape our data privacy framework in alignment with global best practices.

As a key thought leader and agent of change, you will help redefine how we assess risks, seize opportunities, and enhance operational excellence—all while upholding our core values of being a humane organisation, striving for quality, and ensuring reasonable prosperity

• Lead and elevate data privacy risk management across the APAC region, initially focusing on Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, with scope for the role to expand across the broader APAC footprint.
• Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and champion the Privacy by Design framework.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, notices, and guidance materials to meet legislative and best-practice requirements.
  Implement and enhance our global data privacy management framework at the regional level.
• Drive global and regional data privacy transformation initiatives, ensuring best-in-class privacy management processes.
• Stay ahead of evolving privacy standards (e.g., ISO 27001 and ISO 31700) and ensure alignment with international best practices.
• Monitor legislative changes and proactively implement necessary adaptations.

Is this role right for you?
We’re looking for an experienced data privacy leader manager who brings:

• 5+ years of proven experience managing data privacy in a complex organisation.
• Deep knowledge of data privacy laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Membership or eligibility for relevant professional institutions or industry peer bodies.
• Experience in engineering consultancy, construction, mining, the built environment, or infrastructure development is desirable but not essential.

This is a rare opportunity to drive meaningful change, influence regional strategy, and contribute to a global data privacy transformation.
Are you ready to take the lead? Apply now to make a lasting impact.

What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow, and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities, and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay, as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks, plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
• Birthday leave.
• Annual leave loading.
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities.
• Insurances (life & income protection).
• Interest-free solar energy and bicycle loans.
• Novated car lease.
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity, and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at [www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup](http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup).

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Helen Pakhomov on [helen.pakhomov@arup.com.au](mailto:helen.pakhomov@arup.com.au).

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