The Role
APM is seeking a Quality and Compliance Lead to join our Quality, Legal and Risk Team on a Full Time basis. You will lead and shape the development and implementation of APM’s quality and compliance frameworks. Reporting into our General Manager – Workplace Health and Safety, you will have the option to be based across any of our corporate offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Geelong, West Perth or Brisbane on a hybrid basis.
To be successful in this role…
You will communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of process owners to improve the quality management system. This includes –
- Manage and update the QMS in accordance with applicable standards.
- Support the organisation to action recommendations from internal and external audits, driving continuous improvement and ongoing compliance.
- Conduct regular QMS audits and reviews to identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
- Chair the National Quality Network meeting monthly to review organisational and project-level quality performance.
- Provide detailed reports highlighting corrective actions and improvement opportunities for escalation to the Executive Leadership Team.
- Collaborate with National Managers and the quality network to embed quality initiatives and continuous improvement strategies across APM’s operations.
- Carry out day to day Quality Assurance functions.
- Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance with standards (9001, 45001, QAF, NSDS).
Skills you’ll bring:
- Strong background in quality assurance. Ideally within the healthcare or social assistance sector.
- Relevant qualifications in quality systems would be highly regarded.
- In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, and industry best practices.
- Proven ability to lead and manage audits effectively across complex organisations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on practical solutions.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams to achieve quality objectives.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
What’s in it for you:
- Diversity of work in Australia’s largest values- driven human services provider
- Hybrid working environment
- Vehicle salary sacrifice options
- Discounted health insurance
About APM Group
We’re a diverse team of over 16,000 people across 11 countries with a shared purpose - to enable better lives. Our purpose is the common thread that lives in everything we do, and it starts with enabling better lives for our employees and their families too.
Our work enables the people we serve to realise their ambitions and aspirations through sustainable employment, independence, better health and wellbeing, and increased social participation.
At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.
Ready to Join?
Click APPLY now and complete your application through our online recruitment platform. For a confidential discussion you can contact Shane on 0499 047 301
