Legal Counsel Privacy

Job Requisition Number:  12447
Date:  5 Feb 2025
Location: 

DOCKLANDS, VIC, AU, 3008

You’re only human.   

It’s a strange thing to say, because us humans are capable of incredible things. And at Medibank, we know our greatest potential lies in the people who work with us.   

 

We strive to make real, fundamental change, driven by a simple purpose: to create the best health and wellbeing for all of Australia.  

 

The role

We have an opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our team. As a Legal Counsel for Privacy, you will work with key stakeholders to provide strategic, high quality, timely advice on privacy issues and risks in relation to commercial projects and proposals, disputes and compliance with key legal obligations.

 

Here at Medibank, we have a huge focus on health and wellbeing. This means flexible working and continuous improvement to our ways of working. You can read more about one of the exciting initiatives our team is currently trialling to support this here: 4 Day Work Week Trial.

Our employees are empowered to decide if their day is best spent working from home or the office. We don’t go for mandated office attendance here at Medibank, but we will need you to come along to team days and events when they’re on
 

 

Your impact

In this role you wil impact by:

 

  • Supporting a fit for purpose legal function to support Medibank Group and implementation of Medibank’s Privacy Management Plan/roadmap.
  • Providing high-quality, commercial, timely and independent privacy and data protection legal services across a range of business activities
  • Maintaining an understanding of current and emerging issues and developments in privacy and data protection and share these as relevant with the Privacy Legal team and relevant commercial stakeholders.
  • Assisting the Head of Privacy to manage key stakeholder relationships across Medibank Group

 

 

About you

  • You have 3+ years post qualification experience, ideally with at least 2 years providing advice on privacy related tasks
  • A good understanding of and experience with the interrelationship of privacy and areas such as consumer laws, marketing, data governance, IT security, data analytics and ethics
  • Understanding of the Federal Notifiable Data Breach Scheme and reporting.
  • Proficiency in delivering complex legal advice to stakeholders.
  • Previous exposure to legal incidents; health records/health services; technology contracts, and/or management of legal disputes would be an advantage
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent
  • Admitted to practise law in an Australian State or Territory
  • Current practising certificate 

 

 

 

Imagine working with us 

We understand that work means different things to everyone...  We know happy, healthy people make great teams, and great teams put more heart into each customer and patient interaction. And that’s why we’re reinventing work.    

 

Imagine a workplace where work didn't feel like work. A workplace where you could shape when and where you work to have more impact. Where flexible working isn’t a buzzword, it’s a reality.  

 

Imagine a workplace that helps you and your family thrive.  Where connection, personal development and health and wellbeing are front of mind. To learn more about our benefits go to https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/rewards-benefits/

 

For you, work should help you Live Better. It should bring you fulfillment and joy. And with Medibank, it could. 

 

Inclusion and Accessibility  

We believe in everyone's potential and strive to make Medibank inclusive for all because different perspectives make us better. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ community including transgender and gender diverse applicants. 

 

For any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@medibank.com.au. To learn about our commitments and employee experiences, go to https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/diversity-inclusion/

 


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