Senior Privacy and Audit Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Join VNSW and contribute to our Privacy & Data team
• Temporary full-time opportunity to 06 November 2026
• Location negotiable across NSW with main offices in Albury, Bathurst, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle, Orange, Parramatta, Sydney CBD, Queanbeyan or Wollongong
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,666 + super

 

Valuation NSW is actively seeking a Senior Audit and Compliance Officer to join our  Privacy & Data team. This pivotal role involves conducting comprehensive audits of data sharing arrangements, internal processes and controls to ensure compliance with legislated privacy obligations.

Perks of working for VNSW: 

• It’s great: We work hard, but we play hard too… and enjoy a laugh
• It’s digital: You’ll have access to modern devices and tools -  with a modernised valuation platform known as Val IQ
• It’s rewarding: With huge operational and strategic delivery pieces that underpin core government functions and services there’ll never be a dull day
• It’s flexible: We’re hybrid and split between the office, on the road and home. You’ll have access to generous leave options

You will play a vital role in developing and implementing audits to safeguard citizen information during the release of agency data. Additionally, you will contribute to the design and delivery of frameworks to monitor ongoing compliance and audit activities. The role also includes interpreting and communicating audit and monitoring results to enhance compliance, inform decision-making and manage risk, and identify trends, patterns, and concerns.

 

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Privacy and Audit Officer CS VNSW Clk Gde 9-10 RD 12012026.docx

 

About you

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in auditing and monitoring of information management and privacy, with a deep understanding of data privacy compliance best practices.

You should have a comprehensive knowledge of compliance audit methodologies, and experience in conducting privacy and data protection audits, as well as establishing monitoring frameworks.  A strong understanding of privacy laws, regulations and industry standards will be highly regarded.

You will also possess a keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills to identify and address privacy-related issues or concerns.

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close 11.55pm 26th January 2026. Contact Karen Howarth on karen.howarth@dpie.nsw.gov.au or for further details.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment

 

About Us

The Valuer General is an independent statutory officer, appointed by the Governor of New South Wales to oversee the State's land valuation system.  

Value NSW (VNSW), part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, delivers the valuation system for rating and taxing as well as compulsory acquisition compensation purposes via delegation of the Valuer General of NSW. This includes but is not limited to:

• Making more than 2.7 million residential, rural, commercial and industrial valuations annually, with a total value of approximately $3 trillion as well as managing compulsory acquisition determinations in situations where government cannot reach agreement, tot