Senior Manager Legislation & Privacy
- Full time, fixed term role for 3 years
- Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working (3-day office attendance per week)
- Attractive executive remuneration package
Care in Action
With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.
Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.
Right now, we’re seeking a Senior Manager, Legislation & Privacy who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.
About the role
As Senior Manager, Legislation & Privacy, you will lead the TAC’s legislative, legal policy, and privacy functions. This is a pivotal executive role responsible for ensuring the Transport Accident Act 1986 remains contemporary, responsive and sustainable.
You’ll oversee legislative amendments, provide expert advice to internal and government stakeholders, and manage the organisation’s information and privacy obligations. With oversight of 25 staff, and direct leadership of 4 managers, you’ll shape strategy, influence policy, and safeguard compliance while driving innovation in privacy and information management.
About the Team
You’ll join the Community Division, which is dedicated to engaging, educating, and influencing the Victorian community, stakeholders and our people. Our mission is to build trust, empower our people, foster a safety-first road culture, and deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
What we’re looking for
Proven expertise in legislation & policy
You have extensive experience leading legislative amendments and subordinate legislation programs, along with deep knowledge of government legislation processes, statutory frameworks, and regulatory environments.
Exceptional leadership & stakeholder engagement
You’re able to inspire and manage multi-functional teams, fostering collaboration and high performance. You are skilled in building partnerships with government, regulators, and external advisors.
Forward thinking privacy and risk management capability
Strong background in privacy, FOI processes, and organisational risk management. Capacity to provide strategic advice that balances compliance requirements with business transformation needs.
Why you’ll love it here
There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Senior Manager, Legislation & Privacy you’ll also:
Make a positive difference
Every day the work you do at the TAC contributes to something bigger. As part of an inclusive, supportive team you’ll find real purpose in achieving goals, together.
Be rewarded for great work
We value our people, offering a service delivery payment, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.
Grow and go places
We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.
Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.
Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Sophie_menner@tac.vic.gov,au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Sunday 7th November 2025.
If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at People_Culture_Engagement@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.
A safe place to work
We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles.
Child Safety
At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.
This role will require you to have a valid Working with Children Check.
TACD25-67189 TACD23-17401 Position Description - Senior Manager Legislation Privacy v4.pdf