Remote Policy & Governance Lead - 4-6 Month Contract

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

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.