Quality & Systems Manager

Work. Sunwater is hiring! Were looking for an experienced Quality and Systems Manager to play a pivotal role in advancing Sunwaters strategic objectives. This role is responsible for seamlessly integrating our Business (Quality) Management System with other key frameworks - including health and safety environment asset management and information security - to drive continuous improvement ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

As part of this role youll lead the development implementation and ongoing refinement of a unified Integrated Management System that supports Sunwaters core operations projects and business processes. Your work will ensure alignment with legislative requirements while enabling smarter more agile ways of working.

This is more than a traditional quality assurance role its about fostering cross-functional collaboration and making our systems work harder and smarter for the entire organisation.

Other key accountabilities include:

• Conduct maturity assessments and management systems assurance and lead the development of a risk-based assurance plan to evaluate control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee business performance reporting including nonconformities root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage incident investigations and ensure effective implementation of corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Develop review and maintain system procedures and documentation while providing specialist quality support across Operations Projects and Enabling functions.

Youll bring over 10 years of experience in a comparable role backed by a degree in Business Quality or a related discipline - or equivalent practical expertise. A lead auditor certification in ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 is essential reflecting your deep understanding of integrated management systems and compliance addition you will have:

• Effective Communication Skills Ability to bridge gaps between technical teams and stakeholders clearly articulating quality standards risks and expectations across all levels.
• Strategic Leadership Lead cross-functional teams align quality goals with business objectives and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Analytics and Problem-Solving Skills Prioritise assurance activities based on risk to optimise resource allocation and strengthen organisational performance.

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including an attractive base salary 12.75% superannuation access to banked time and TOIL 17.5% leave loading and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance.

Water. Imagine a career where your work truly matters where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater you will bring lifes most essential resource to over 5000 agriculture urban and industrial customers helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life. At Sunwater we believe our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to providing the support resources and benefits that you need to thrive. Thats why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs study assistance support for professional memberships and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience which includes reference verification psychometric testing background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country including the diverse rich traditions languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical cultural and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today and our role to listen and learn.

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