Security Program Contracts Manager - Compliance & Governance
On-site| Full-Time | AU Hours
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced
Security Program Contracts Manager – Compliance & Governance to lead and enhance the organization's compliance, contract management, security governance, and audit readiness programs.
The role focuses on ensuring ongoing compliance with legislation, industry standards, client requirements, and contractual obligations while developing scalable governance frameworks that support business growth and reduce risk.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Governance
- Develop and manage the company's compliance framework and programs.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, industry standards, contracts, and client requirements.
- Maintain and monitor policies, procedures, registers, and governance documentation.
ISO & Security Compliance
- Lead compliance with ISO standards:
ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems
ISO 27001 - Information Security Management Systems
ISO 22301 - Business Continuity Management Systems
ISO 45001 - Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- Manage certification audits, surveillance audits, and recertification processes.
- Maintain security, business continuity, incident response, and emergency management documentation.
Contract Management
- Draft, review, and manage contracts and commercial agreements.
- Track obligations, renewals, milestones, and compliance requirements.
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks.
- Maintain contract records and governance processes.
Security Program Governance
- Oversee compliance of security operations, systems, contractors, and emergency management programs.
- Ensure security programs are documented, measurable, and audit-ready.
- Support incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions.
Audits & Reporting
- Maintain an audit-ready environment.
- Plan and coordinate internal and external audits.
- Prepare audit evidence and compliance reports.
- Track findings and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Risk Management
- Maintain risk registers.
- Identify and manage operational, legal, contractual, security, and compliance risks.
Process Improvement
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, SOPs, and governance documents.
- Improve operational efficiency through process mapping and workflow optimization.
Required Experience
- 5+ years in Compliance, Governance, Risk, Audit, Security Operations, or Contract Management.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, 27001, 22301, and 45001.
- ISO Lead Auditor certification.
- Experience with Australian businesses.
- Background in security, government, defence, healthcare, aviation, technology, or professional services.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations and certification audits.
