Policy & Governance Support

Beaumont People; Sydney; Remote; AUD 103,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Beaumont People partners with a small organisation to deliver a substantial policy, governance and compliance uplift. The role is fully remote and part-time, offering 3–4 days per week and an initial 4–6 month contract with extension potential.

You will own policy reviews, develop governance frameworks, and drive compliance initiatives, working closely with leadership and external advisers. This hands-on role rewards independent work and meaningful organisational impact.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and updating organisational policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, user friendly policies.
• Experience preparing board papers, reports or governance documentation.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Review and update approximately 14 organisational policies at various stages of development.
• Lead several major policy rewrites from inception through implementation.
• Prepare board papers, policy recommendations and governance documentation.
• Finalise and implement a Business Continuity Plan and Data Breach Response Plan.
• Develop and maintain organisational compliance registers.
• Support GDPR compliance activities, including supplier due diligence and data mapping.
• Liaise with external legal advisers as required.
• Provide governance and compliance support across multiple projects.
• Ensure policies align with legislative, regulatory and best practice requirements.

Skills

Policy writing

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Business continuity planning

Data privacy

Job description

Policy & Governance Officer | Fully Remote | Part-Time Contract

• 3-4 days per week
• Fully remote
• Flexible on days and hours
• Initial 4-6 month contract with potential for extension
• $75 - $88 per hour + super - depending on experience
• Opportunity to lead a significant policy and compliance uplift project

About the Role

We are partnering with a small organisation undertaking a substantial policy, governance and compliance improvement project and are seeking an experienced Policy & Governance professional to take ownership of this important body of work.

Reporting directly to the leadership team, you will play a key role in reviewing, updating and developing organisational policies, strengthening governance frameworks, and supporting broader compliance initiatives. This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure, working autonomously, and driving meaningful organisational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and update approximately 14 organisational policies at various stages of development
• Lead several major policy rewrites from inception through to implementation
• Prepare board papers, policy recommendations and governance-related documentation
• Finalise and implement a Business Continuity Plan and Data Breach Response Plan
• Develop and maintain organisational compliance registers
• Support GDPR compliance activities, including supplier due diligence and data mapping
• Liaise with external legal advisers as required
• Provide governance and compliance support across a range of organisational projects
• Ensure policies align with relevant legislative, regulatory and best practice requirements

To Be Successful, You Will Ideally Have

• Previous experience in policy writing, governance, risk, compliance or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of legislative, regulatory and compliance requirements
• Experience developing, reviewing and implementing organisational policies and procedures
• The ability to interpret complex information and translate it into practical, user-friendly policies
• Experience preparing board papers, reports or governance documentation
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience supporting GDPR, privacy or data governance initiatives will be highly regarded

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced policy and governance professional looking for a flexible, fully remote contract role where they can make a genuine impact and take ownership of a significant organisational project.

We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.