Data Retention Specialist - 12 Months fixed term contract - Melbourne

About the Role

Bupa APAC is executing an enterprise-wide Data Retention Program to ensure personal information collected, used, and stored across Bupa and related third-party systems is managed in line with legislative and regulatory obligations, consent frameworks, and business requirements.

As a Data Retention Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the Head of Data Retention to deliver enterprise-wide objectives across Legal, Technology (Enterprise Architecture & Data Governance), Change Management, Procurement, and Risk components.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and execute assigned tracks of the Enterprise Data Retention Stream in alignment with program strategy.
• Partner with Legal to deliver new data retention authorities and schedules for New Zealand Business Services, Aged Care, and Retirement Villages, leveraging compliance and consistency with Australian standards already produced.
• Deliver updates and additions to data retention and disposal authorities for Health Services Australia and other business areas.
• Produce Data Governance outputs to enable remediation streams to implement appropriate data treatments.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guide Business Analysts and SMEs on Data Governance for Data Retention.
• Collaborate with technical teams to support implementation of retention and disposal controls.
• Design and implement Data Retention Risk Controls, integrating them into the Data Governance operating model.
• Work with Procurement to embed data retention requirements in third-party contracts and monitor compliance.
• Advise on Unstructured Data discovery and implementation processes.
• Deliver Change Management outcomes, including enterprise education materials.
• Support the Head of Data Retention as required.

About You

• 5+ years experience in Data Governance and Data Management roles.
• 5+ years experience in projects or programs.
• Proven experience developing retention and disposal authorities and schedules.
• Strong knowledge of data retention obligations and ability to interpret legislation for business contexts.
• Familiarity with New Zealand legislation in aged care, retirement villages, and common company functions.
• Ability to support technical teams in applying retention and disposal patterns across structured and unstructured data environments.
• Skilled in facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills, with a consultative approach.
• Industry knowledge of aged care, retirement villages, health care, and insurance is highly desirable.

What’s in it for you 

We reward our people and celebrate their success. From providing initiatives that develop careers to looking after our people’s health, wellbeing and futures. Through the Viva Healthier and Happier program, we’re providing health benefits for everyone who works at Bupa, no matter their role. We want to support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.  

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. 

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. 

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.