Megaport (Australia) Pty Ltd

Your Role

Reporting to the Head of Privacy & Regulatory Affairs, you’ll be a key player in Megaport’s global privacy and compliance efforts - helping to design, implement, and maintain frameworks that keep us ahead of evolving privacy and regulatory requirements. This is a mid-level role with real ownership: you’ll collaborate across diverse teams to turn complex privacy and compliance challenges into clear, actionable outcomes that keep Megaport doing business the right way, everywhere we operate.

What You’ll Be Owning

• Implement and maintain the global privacy compliance program to ensure compliance with global data protection laws (including GDPR, CCPA, and other key frameworks)
• Support ongoing readiness for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other compliance certifications in collaboration with the Security team
• Monitor and interpret new and emerging data-related regulations and industry best practices (e.g. EU Data Act, EU AI Act), ensuring policies and processes remain aligned and providing proactive recommendations to the Head of Privacy
• Conduct privacy audits and readiness reviews for new markets and business initiatives
• Conduct risk and privacy impact assessments to embed privacy-by-design into our products, systems, and processes
• Develop and deliver privacy awareness and training initiatives across the organisation
• Respond to data subject requests and manage privacy incidents, including breach assessment and reporting
• Collaborate with Legal, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure a unified approach to data governance and risk management

What You Bring

• Qualifications - Bachelor Degree in Law or above essential
• 3+ years’ experience in privacy and compliance - ideally within the tech, telecommunications, or cloud sectors
• In-depth knowledge of global privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PDPA, etc.).
• Proven experience supporting privacy or compliance programs in a multinational organisation.
• Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other audit/compliance certifications
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and advise at multiple levels.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across global teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• IAPP certification (e.g. CIPP/E) or equivalent privacy/compliance training preferred.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available
• Generous leave plans – including, parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program
• Health and wellness program, through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave
• Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely, plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely, but like to get out of the house sometimes
• Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talent
• Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award