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Your new company 
  
At Hays, we build long ‑term partnerships with our people and our customers. We’re focused on meaningful work, shared ambition and creating impact in the world of work. 
  
With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Joining Hays isn’t just about being part of a global business leader; with over 12,000 people across 32 countries, you’ll be making a difference in the world of work.  
 
Your new role 

Joining Hays, means you’ll be part of a forward-thinking business that’s going places.   
  
Our global network and ways of working mean you’ll be part of something bigger, whilst taking pride in the work you do within a collaborative team. As the Group Regional Data Protection Officer, you will act as the key data protection lead for the region, driving compliance with data protection, privacy, and emerging AI regulations. You’ll take ownership of regional data protection risk while ensuring alignment with global strategy, frameworks and principles.
  
In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, embedding privacy‑by‑design and privacy by default into everyday business processes. You will help shape ethical and compliant use of new and emerging technologies, ensuring Hays continues to operate with integrity, transparency and strong governance.
  
This is a full‑time permanent role based in our Hays Sydney CBD office.
  
Key responsibilities include: 

• Lead regional data protection compliance by implementing global policies, maintaining RoPA and notices, and ensuring standards, templates and consent language remain current and aligned.
• Oversee regional risk management, including DPIAs, LIAs, IDTAs, breach response, and deployment of controls and metrics to assure data protection standards.
• Monitor emerging data protection and AI regulations, acting as the primary regional contact for regulators and data subject enquiries.
• Deliver training, guidance and awareness programs to uplift privacy understanding, particularly across high‑risk teams.
• Track and report regional data protection KPIs to senior leadership and the Group DPO, providing formal updates and contributing to group‑level reporting.
• Support day‑to‑day data protection operations, including escalation management, issue resolution, and collaboration with legal, IT security, country DPOs and global privacy stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed 

• Strong knowledge of regional data protection and AI laws, along with privacy by design principles and risk assessment methodologies.
• Relevant qualifications in Law, Compliance or Information Security, with privacy certifications (CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPM) viewed favourably.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse cultures and regions.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills suited to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with solid understanding of data flows, security controls and emerging technologies.
• Resilience and adaptability to navigate complex regulatory environments, shifting priorities and evolving business needs. 

What you'll get in return 
  
This is an incredible opportunity to shape your career in part of a growing business and achieve your ambitions. You’ll have the chance to learn from inspirational and determined leaders. Our scale gives you access to a pool of best-practice tools to tap into so you can make an impact. Other benefits include: 

• Market leading tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact   
• Flexible working arrangements to allow you to work how and where suits you best 
• Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days, lifestyle and flex leave 
• Celebrate success: Your success is our success, and we reward strong performance as a cornerstone of life at Hays 
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome 
• Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts  
• Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues 
• Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays 

What you need to do now  
  
If you’re looking for a role that challenges and helps you to make an impact, let’s create tomorrow together. There’s no telling where a career at Hays might take you.  
 
Contact Sandy Luhr, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner by submitting your application via the Apply Now button.   
 
By joining Hays, you'll be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We invite people of all genders, ages, cultures, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who belong to LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require support and/or adjustments throughout our recruitment process please contact recruitment.anz@hays.com.au

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