Manager, Business Continuity

Manager, Business Continuity
Manager, Business Continuity

  • Fixed-term contract until November 2026
  • Leadership-level role within the VPS
  • Competitive salary package
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Immediate Start


About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Manager, Business Continuity, to lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide business continuity and resilience programs within a dynamic, high‑performing organisation.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring organisational readiness, enabling effective responses to disruptive events, and building resilience across diverse operational environments. You will work closely with senior leaders, cross‑functional teams, and external partners to maintain continuity of critical services.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Manager, Business Continuity, you will:

  • Design, deliver, and enhance business continuity frameworks, plans, and systems.
  • Oversee Business Impact Assessments and ensure business units and third parties maintain effective continuity and resilience contingencies.
  • Lead incident response and recovery activities during continuity events.
  • Develop and deliver training, education, and simulation exercises to build organisation‑wide capability.
  • Create and coordinate testing programs ranging from desktop scenarios to live exercises.
  • Provide expert advice, insights, reporting, and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Build strong relationships across internal teams and with external partners to support continuity objectives.
  • Contribute to integrated risk, resilience, and compliance initiatives within a small, collaborative team.


What You Bring
  • Demonstrated expertise in enterprise-wide business continuity and resilience programs.
  • Experience conducting business impact assessments, assurance reviews, and continuity exercises.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information effectively.
  • Advanced analytical capability and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Us
You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive environment that values innovation, professional growth, and the contribution of every team member. Hybrid working arrangements provide flexibility, and you will have opportunities to shape and strengthen business continuity practices that have meaningful organisational impact.

What you need to do now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV or contact Jordan Perez at Jordan.Perez@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion.
If this role isn’t quite right for you but you’re exploring new opportunities, reach out for a confidential chat. Alternatively, feel free to share this ad with anyone in your network who may be interested.


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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Policy and Strategy
Pay
Annual Salary + super
Ref:
2976729

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Jordan Perez, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: 0396049599

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