Policy & Governance Officer (Fully Remote, Part-Time Contract)

About the role

A small organisation is undertaking a substantial policy, governance and compliance improvement project and is seeking an experienced Policy & Governance professional to take ownership of it. Reporting directly to the leadership team, you will review, update and develop organisational policies, strengthen governance frameworks and support compliance initiatives. The role is fully remote, part-time at 3-4 days per week, with flexible days and hours, and starts as a 4-6 month contract with potential for extension.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Previous experience in policy writing, governance, risk, compliance or a related discipline
• Experience developing, reviewing and implementing organisational policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret complex information and turn 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, strong organisational skills, and ability to work independently on multiple projects
• Experience supporting GDPR, privacy or data governance initiatives is highly regarded

What we offer

• $75-$88 per hour plus superannuation, depending on experience
• Fully remote, part-time contract (3-4 days per week) with flexible days and hours
• Opportunity to lead a significant policy and compliance uplift project

Candidates apply by submitting their CV through the recruiter; applications are reviewed as received with no set closing date.