Privacy and Information Governance Officer

Privacy and Information Governance Officer

For over 150 years, our schools, colleges, early learning centres and out of school care programs, have been an integral part of education in Western Australia. Together we form the state’s second-largest education provider, with more than 83,000 students relying on our nearly 14,000 dedicated staff each day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every child can achieve their full potential, and our office teams support schools to do exactly that.

The Role

The role of Privacy and Governance Officer belongs to the Digital Technology team in the Finance, Infrastructure and Digital Technology directorate. We have 5 office campuses across the state and this role will be based at our West Leederville office.

This is a full-time, ongoing position commencing 2 February 2026.

As a Privacy and Governance Officer at CEWA, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that our technology and processes adhere to our high standards and regulatory requirements. Working with CEWA’s Privacy and Information Governance Advisor, your role will be multifaceted, involving privacy and AI assessments, administrative support, and governance oversight. You will be instrumental in reviewing applications to ensure they meet the CEWA Approved Technology Assessment criteria, which is essential for maintaining the privacy, integrity and security of our platforms while ultimately supporting our mission to provide exceptional education and support to our students and staff.

In addition to your assessment duties, you will provide vital administration and governance support for key committees, including the Change Advisory Board, Architecture Review Board, and Enterprise Architecture Group. These committees play a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction of our technology initiatives, and your support will ensure their smooth operation and effective decision making.

This primary accountabilities for this role include:

• Reviewing applications against the CEWA Approved Technology Assessment criteria. This work will be shared nationally with other Catholic Education Diocese in a collaborative environment.
• Assisting with the ‘Request for Approved Technology Ticket’ triage and gathering input from relevant stakeholders such as Teaching and Learning, Child Safe, Legal and more.
• Support CEWA’s Privacy and Information Governance Frameworks, ensuring alignment with the Information Stewardship Executive Directive and evolving legislative requirements.
• Support and complete Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and AI Impact Assessments (AIIAs) alongside the Privacy and Information Governance Advisor.
• Support and monitor the Information Stewardship Executive Directive.
• Support CEWA’s Information Asset Register, ensuring accurate classification and secure handling of sensitive and personal information.
• Champion privacy awareness across CEWA through campaigns, webinars, and training platforms such as Phriendly Phishing.
• Stay up-to-date with developments in privacy law, AI regulation, and best practice, providing recommendations for proactive compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with the wider security team to enhance CEWA’s Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), including sensitivity labels and data loss prevention (DLP) controls, ensuring visibility and protection of sensitive data across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Administration and governance support for the Change Advisory Committee. This includes creation of agendas, taking minutes and following up on changes to ensure process and policy is being adhered to.
• Administration and governance support for the Enterprise Architecture Committee. This includes creation of agendas, taking minutes and coordinating submissions for the Board to review and make decisions on and recording and storing decisions made.

Benefits of the role

• A competitive salary: Level G on the CEWA salary scale [$88,725 - $95,741 per annum] plus superannuation.
• Additional paid leave during office closures over Christmas and Easter.
• Free onsite parking.
• Corporate health insurance discounts.
• Access to the Fitness Passport program.
• Employee Assistance Program: access confidential counselling and wellbeing support for yourself and your family.
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities, including a CEWA scholarship program to support further education.
• Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate.
• Wellbeing initiatives including annual flu vaccinations and workplace health checks.
• Parental leave provisions above statutory minimums.

Selection Criteria

A. ESSENTIAL:

1. Prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
2. Excellent organisational and communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, policy documents, and audit evidence.
3. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
4. Ability to review and assess technology applications and systems against privacy and governance criteria.
5. Demonstrated understanding of Australian Privacy Principles, the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and emerging AI privacy and regulatory requirements.
6. Experience supporting or conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and AI Impact Assessments (AIIA), including risk identification and documentation.
7. Experience working in a technology or security-focused environment.
8. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

B. HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
1. Previous experience in an administrative, privacy, or cybersecurity support role.
2. Experience working in a technology or security-focused environment, ideally within education or a large, multi-site organisation.
3. Relevant certifications or coursework in privacy, information technology or business administration.
4. Familiarity with security ticketing systems or IT service management tools.
5. Relevant certifications or coursework in privacy, information governance, cybersecurity, or business administration (e.g., IAPP, ISO/IEC 27001, AI Governance).
6. Experience supporting governance committees, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and coordinating follow-up actions.
7. Experience with AI-enabled technologies and their privacy implications.
8. Experience mentoring or supporting others in privacy or information governance functions.

Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the Position Description please click here

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria.
• A curriculum vitae outlining their employment history, qualifications and certifications and include a minimum of two professional references.

The successful applicant will need to provide:

• National criminal history check as issued by the Department of Education WA.
• 100 points of identification

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm Thursday 18 December 2025 . We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking apply and uploading your application to our website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.