Business Continuity Planning Specialist

Business Continuity Planning Specialist - NV1 Security Clearance is mandatory

Contract: Initial 2-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
Work Arrangement: Hybrid set-up in Melbourne / Canberra / Sydney / Brisbane

We are seeking an experienced Business Continuity Planning Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery strategies that strengthen organisational resilience. You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to ensure critical operations can continue during disruptive events.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Planning (BCP) frameworks and strategies.
• Conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIA) and risk assessments across critical business functions.
• Design and maintain disaster recovery and crisis management plans.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to align continuity plans with operational requirements.
• Define recovery strategies for IT systems, infrastructure, data, and business operations.
• Plan and facilitate BCP testing, tabletop exercises, and simulations.
• Deliver business continuity awareness and training programs.
• Review and update continuity plans in response to business or regulatory changes.
• Maintain documentation, policies, compliance records, and audit-ready frameworks.
• Support crisis communication planning and vendor resilience initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, or a related field.
• Strong experience conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of business continuity standards such as ISO 22301, NIST, or NFPA 1600.
• Understanding of IT disaster recovery principles and recovery planning.
• Experience planning and facilitating continuity testing and emergency response exercises.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, or DRCS are highly regarded.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Ian Cardinal on +617 3472 6580 or email icardinal@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.