Privacy Support Coordinator

The Role

We have a permanent part time opportunity for a Privacy Support Coordinator to join APM’s in‑house Legal and Privacy team. In this role, you will support the organisation in managing privacy enquiries, FOI requests, data incidents, complaints and broader privacy compliance across multiple business units.

You’ll work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and collaborate with internal teams, government departments, regulators and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about privacy and law, has strong attention to detail, and wants to contribute to APM’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of data governance.

This role can be based in Perth or Sydney.

In This Role You Will

• Provide guidance, advice and training to support privacy compliance across APM.
• Assist with maintaining the privacy risk register and privacy compliance monitoring activities.
• Manage internal and external privacy enquiries, privacy complaints, privacy incidents, and requests for access to or correction of personal information.
• Support the review and investigation of privacy incidents, including coordinating responses to major data breaches.
• Assist with privacy impact assessments and drafting associated documentation.
• Support risk and compliance functions including minute‑taking and meeting coordination.
• Ensure privacy matters are managed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Contribute to data governance and privacy improvement initiatives across APM.
• Provide general support to the legal and privacy team as required.

Skills You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications or experience in legal compliance, FOI, privacy, legal support or contract administration. (Highly Desirable)
• Working knowledge of the Privacy Act, Australian Privacy Principles and OAIC guidance. (Highly Desirable)
• Experience working with records management systems and strong research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Understanding of regulatory, legislative and contractual privacy requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online research tools.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be joining a growing global organisation with a strong focus on ethical operations, compliance, and the protection of sensitive information. You will have opportunities to develop your expertise in privacy, FOI and regulatory compliance while supporting meaningful work that impacts communities across Australia.

You will also enjoy flexible working arrangements, internal mobility pathways, learning and development opportunities, purchased additional annual leave, private health discounts and a supportive, collaborative team environment.

About APM Group

We’re a diverse team of over 16,000 people across 11 countries with a shared purpose — to enable better lives. Our purpose connects all that we do, from our employees to the communities we support.

Our work enables people to achieve independence, better health, wellbeing and meaningful participation in society.

Joining APM means you’ll have opportunities to grow your career across multiple global brands, benefit from learning and development programs, and contribute to work that genuinely makes a difference.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and identities, including First Nations peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Key skills/competency

• Privacy Compliance
• Data Governance
• FOI Requests
• Data Incident Management
• Australian Privacy Principles
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Legal Support
• Risk Register Management
• Microsoft Office