Privacy 108’s Australian Privacy Jobs Report Q2 2025

Privacy 108’s quarterly jobs report for April – June 2025 is now live.

The following summary presents key insights from the analysis of Privacy Jobs advertised in
Australia between April and June 2025:

Key Observations

• Privacy job postings declined in Q2, averaging 35 roles per month compared to 38 in the previous quarter. Notably, April saw 47 positions advertised before a marked decrease to 27 in May.   There were 106 positions advertised in total in the period under review.
• The Government sector remains the primary employer, representing 28% of all privacy roles this quarter—a significant reduction from last quarter’s 41%.
• Job opportunities continue to concentrate in capital cities, with 80% of positions located there and an additional 10% available across Eastern capitals. Regional and fully remote roles remain limited, though approximately 60% of advertisements reference hybrid, work-from-home, or flexible arrangements.
• Demand for privacy leadership and management persists, with one in three positions seeking senior candidates predominantly outside government. Privacy Officer roles maintain strength at 23% of total opportunities. Legal counsel roles experienced a modest increase to 22%, rising from 19% last quarter.
• Compliance focused roles remains pivotal, accounting for 75% of all privacy positions—slightly lower than the previous quarter’s 83%.
• The average advertised salary rose to $137,000 from $134,000, and contract rates remained above $800 per day. A specialist role was offered at up to $200 per hour, while the highest salary posted ranged from $220,000 to $240,000 plus bonus for a Senior Corporate Counsel – Privacy through a recruitment agency.
• Analysis of employment types shows privacy roles are predominantly full time, with contract positions declining slightly to 19% and full-time opportunities increasing to 76% this quarter.
• Professional experience is increasingly valued, as 37% of positions require a minimum of three years’ experience and 5% seek over eight years. Legal roles most frequently specify experience requirements, while other positions prioritize relevant skills or certifications. Privacy certifications such as CIPP or CIPM are in growing demand, with one-third of corporate sector roles listing them as required or preferred qualifications.
• Six positions were re-advertised in Q2, indicating ongoing challenges in recruiting candidates with suitable skill sets and senior-level experience. These opportunities focused on individuals with more than five years’ experience, primarily within corporate or banking and finance sectors.

You can read the full report via this link.

Jodie Siganto

Privacy, security and training. Jodie is one of Australia’s leading privacy and security experts and the Founder of Privacy 108 Consulting.