Cyber, Data and Privacy Lawyer

St Vincent's Health Australia

Cyber, data and privacy lawyer advising St Vincent’s national health and aged care operations. Supporting secure digital transformation, healthcare technology and responsible information use.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing strategic and operational legal advice on privacy, cyber security, and data protection, with strong capabilities in drafting and negotiating technology contracts. Possesses a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and the ability to communicate complex legal matters effectively to diverse audiences.

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Privacy And Data ProtectionCyber SecurityLegal Drafting And NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceHealthcare Sector Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal AdviceData ProtectionCyber Incident ResponsePrivacy Impact AssessmentsContract NegotiationInformation GovernanceData AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceDigital ContractingRegulatory Notification

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationJudgementOrganisational SkillsCollaborationSelf-Direction

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsEmerging Healthcare TechnologiesData-Sharing AgreementsIT AgreementsVendor Engagements

Certifications & Qualifications

Solicitor AdmissionBarrister AdmissionNew South Wales Practising CertificateVictorian Practising Certificate

Industry Keywords

HealthcareAged CareFinancial ServicesGovernmentTelecommunicationsHighly Regulated Sector

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational legal advice on privacy, cyber security, data protection, information governance and technology matters
Advise on collection, use, disclosure, storage, sharing, retention and protection of personal, sensitive and health information
Support responses to cyber incidents, privacy complaints and suspected or confirmed data breaches
Advise on regulatory notification and reporting obligations arising from cyber and privacy incidents
Advise on privacy impact assessments and data protection considerations for new systems, technologies, services and models of care
Support digital transformation initiatives involving artificial intelligence, virtual care, data analytics, cloud platforms and emerging healthcare technologies
Draft, review and negotiate privacy, data security, confidentiality and cyber-related provisions in commercial and technology contracts
Partner with procurement, technology and operational teams on IT agreements, software and cloud arrangements, vendor engagements and data-sharing agreements
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate requirements into practical guidance
Develop and review privacy notices, consent materials, policies, procedures, contractual templates and governance documents
Build relationships with executives, divisional leaders, clinicians, technology teams and external stakeholders
Collaborate with the National Legal team and contribute specialist knowledge to broader corporate, commercial, regulatory and risk matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

A tertiary qualification in law
Admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of New South Wales or Victoria
Eligibility to hold a New South Wales or Victorian practising certificate without supervision requirements
Relevant post-qualification legal experience gained within a major law firm, specialist practice, government agency or in-house legal team
Demonstrated experience advising on privacy and data protection, cyber security and data breaches, information governance, technology and digital contracting, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, or regulatory compliance
Ability to provide timely and practical advice at strategic and operational levels
Sound judgement balancing legal, regulatory, commercial, clinical and reputational considerations
Strong drafting and negotiation skills relating to technology, privacy, confidentiality, data-sharing and cyber security provisions
Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to explain complex legal and technical matters to non-legal audiences
Strong planning and organisational skills, including prioritising urgent matters and meeting competing deadlines
Self-directed, flexible and collaborative working style
Confidence working autonomously while contributing to a connected national team
Commitment to St Vincent’s values and understanding of social and ethical considerations associated with health information and healthcare delivery
Experience within healthcare, aged care, financial services, government, technology, telecommunications or another highly regulated sector highly regarded
Satisfactory identification, right-to-work, reference and nationally coordinated criminal history checks
Compliance with applicable St Vincent’s Health Australia policies and screening requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work with genuine purpose
Opportunity to protect sensitive information, strengthen trust and support essential health and aged care services
Diverse and contemporary legal portfolio
National influence and senior stakeholder exposure
Opportunity to help enable responsible healthcare innovation
Connected National Legal team
Professional growth within a values-led organisation
Inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered
Pre-employment checks and screening requirements are provided by the employer