Total 12 Manager level Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Swansea, Wales

Quality Manager - Leading Civil Engineering Contractor - Snowdonia

A Leading Civil Engineering Contractor, are currently looking to appoint an experienced Quality Manager to be based permanently on site on one of their biggest schemes valuing at £300M.

Main Responsibilities:

The Quality Manager will work closely with the project managers across the project providing fundamental support to their project and team. Overseeing the management and quality reporting process and systems, ensure compliance across relevant documents, assist with planning and document control ensuring the projects are completed to best standard following best practice.

Your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Implement both company and client Quality Management Systems.
• Be the primary point of contact for the client regarding any Quality issues.
• Establish and enforce quality standards and measurement systems.
• Conduct quality audits on sites, suppliers & consultants.
• Establish & build quality control systems and implement across site.
• Build training programmes and ensure training is conducted to the correct individuals.

The Ideal Candidate:

• You will be required to provide flexibility in this role a car / allowance is provided with this role so you must have a FULL UK manual car driving license.
• You will have experience within a similar role with a large civil engineering/ infrastructure project.
• Strong knowledge and experience of BIM legislation and regulations, as well as industry best practice.

• Membership of the Chartered Quality Institute or institution of Civil Engineers.
• Experience and understanding of ISO 19650 and 4Projectts, A-Site and Projectwise.

Benefits:

The successful applicant in the role of the Quality Manager will be instrumental in the future development of the company's culture to achieve the benefits available through their continuous improvement strategies. My client is prepared to offer a highly comprehensive package + benefits package, including a relocation allowance. For further information, please apply today with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Claire Spiers in our Southampton Office on 07749578588 or email cspiers@fr-group.co.uk.

Are you confident in leading others?

Do you enjoy working collaboratively with different business areas?

Do you have a knowledge of VAT and the reporting requirements surrounding this?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

The purpose of the Financial Control Manager is to effectively support the management of business relationships between DVSA and its stakeholders, delivering a quality, effective and efficient service, achieved by proficient use of the finance systems.

You will be required to manage a team responsible for a financial control function of the organisation leading by example and providing support to staff in delivering the required outcomes of the organisation. The functions are delivered in partnership with our outsourced shared services provider. As part of this, identify and build efficiencies in processes with a view to automate, simplify and standardise wherever possible.

A part of this role will be stakeholder engagement including engaging with project teams to scope out any new business system specifications, then to support in the development, testing and implementation of the new service. There will be a need to challenge project teams where requirements are not being met and negotiate solutions as well as to escalate significant issues.

As a member of the Financial Control team, you may participate across the full breadth of the team’s remit, acting as a SME or managing BAU activities.

The 4 main areas are Tax compliance and Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Cash and Banking, Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with key stakeholders such as customers, shared services and DVSA managers in the delivery of a quality and consistent Financial Control service
• Providing expert advice and guidance on complex VAT issues across the agency
• VAT compliance
• VAT returns
• Manage team responsible for Travel Services including Corporate travel booking and Corporate procurement cards.
• General ledger account reconciliations
• Developing and maintaining databases to mitigate reporting gaps and support maintenance activity

Please see the Candidate Pack attached to this job advert for more information about the role and responsibilities.

Futureworks is recruiting for a Performance and Quality Manager to join our employability service. (to 31/3/25 - annual extension subject to further funding from Welsh Government 2021 - 2026)

The role will support the recent expansion of delivery of the Communities for Work+ programme, including additional funding for the Young Person’s Guarantee, aligned with Welsh Government’s new Employability Plan launched in March 2022.

The role will entail leading the CfW+ programme to deliver a range of services to people who are not working or in work and on low incomes, including those who are long term unemployed and economically inactive with a specific focus on those most disadvantaged in the labour market, and on improving labour market outcomes for disabled people, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic people, women, young people, older workers over 50, carers and those with low skills

The successful candidate will be an energetic individual with a demonstrable track record of project, contract and partnership management, managing significant revenue budgets, resources, staff, project delivery and audit and quality assurance. You will have strong financial management skills with the proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role will involve the successful leadership and management of 15+ operational delivery staff to achieve the service standards and outputs for the programme, including challenging targets for engagement of participants and progression into sustainable employment.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the programme budget and financial claims are produced in a timely manner and controlled throughout the financial cycle. This includes examining and analysing budgeting and accounting reports and maintaining corporate expenditure controls.

You will design and implement a community engagement and participation strategy with a focus on employability as an outcome for the people engaged by the programmes.

You will establish an employer engagement strategy for the programmes, working with business groups and employers to provide ‘bespoke’ recruitment solutions to address recruitment shortages and skills gaps identified by local businesses. You will have the credibility to engage with businesses at a senior level.

Ideally you will have experience working in a similar role or have previous experience in operational management within the employability or skills or apprenticeships environment.

We are looking for candidates who have experience of analysing management information and working with reporting systems, the ability to use technology is vital to the role. You will have excellent communication skills at all levels, using a variety of communication methods (spoken, written, behaviour), along with excellent negotiation and influencing skills at a senior level.

Management experience of Welsh Government grants and/or European Social Fund programmes would be a significant advantage for this particular post.

You will also be a key member of the Futureworks’ management team and contribute to the overall infrastructure of the unit including areas: financial management, health and safety, safeguarding/prevent, information governance, facilities management, and marketing strategy.

The post holder will hold a full driving licence and have access to transport.

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of the Council.

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2022. The 2023 pay award is pending.

The Compliance Manager will take ownership of the development and maintenance of the compliance structures and frameworks established by epay, including, but not limited to, compliance with the AFS license requirements, AML Program, Financial Crime policies, Privacy Act and Corporations Act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·       Ensure compliance with ongoing AFS license requirements.

·       Assume the role of the designated AML Compliance Officer under the provisions of the epay AML/CTF Program.

·       Provide formal reports to the Board on a regular basis.

·       Maintain and further improve the compliance framework through the development and implementation of comprehensive policies and procedures.

·       Ensure IFTI reporting obligation is met with AUSTRAC.

·       Develop and maintain control test plans in relation to the Financial Crime Policy.

·       Interact and nurture relationships with AUSTRAC and ASIC.

·       Update policies and procedures in accordance with any legislation or regulation change, in terms of AML/CTF, Privacy Act and Corporations Act.

·       Oversee Anti-Money Laundering, financial crimes, and sanctions compliance matters.

·       Provide/coordinate training for appropriate employees and new employees on AML requirements, policies, and procedures.

·       Manage and oversee regulatory examinations and internal and external audits.

·       Manage and deliver all regulatory reporting requirements.

·       Ensure transaction monitoring for suspicious activity is conducted according to internal procedures.

·       Maintain oversight of the due diligence process.

·       Work closely with all business units to ensure compliance with applicable law, regulations and polices.

An exciting opportunity for a part time Compliance Manager to join a wonderful team. You will be required to work in the office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (3 days per week).

·       Proven compliance experience in financial services or payments systems.

·       Experience in ASF license maintenance.

·       Experience in managing a compliance function.

·       Positive past dealings with the Reserve Bank, AUSTRAC and/or ASIC.

·       Ability to understand complex financial products.

·       Understand and capable of handling dual reporting structure.

·       Excellent organization skills.

·       Creative thinking and affinity to innovation.

·       Excellent analytical skills and with the ability to deliver results under pressure.

At epay Australia, we recognise our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture to deliver the best opportunities for our workforce. Benefit from birthday initiatives, paid parental leave, recognition approaches, and a lot more.

Accountable and responsible for the delivery of the Pharmacy Quality Assurance & Quality Control Service. Lead a robust Pharmacy Quality System (PQS) across all areas of pharmacy services ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and safe systems of work. Ensure the quality of medicines used in the Health Board through application of Quality Management Systems in procurement, storage and supply processes. Manage the staff and resources of the Pharmacy Quality Assurance & Quality Control department. Develop and implement strategic plans for the Pharmacy Quality Assurance & Quality Control Service, ensuring the service is progressive and responsive to the needs of the Health Board. Maintain appropriate MHRA medicines specials manufacturing and distribution licenses to support the Health Board strategic plans. The named as the person responsible for Quality Control on the Health Boards MHRA specials manufacturing licence (approved by the MHRA). Accountable and responsible for the release of medicinal products manufactured under the Health Boards MHRA specials manufacturing license. Be the named Responsible Person on the Health Boards MHRA wholesale dealers license (approved by the MHRA). Accountable and responsible for the supply and distribution of medicines under the MHRA wholesale dealers license WDA(H). Undertake internal audit of pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution (i.e. wholesale dealing) sites within the Health Board. Provide expert advice on all aspects of the quality of unlicensed medicines purchased, manufactured and supplied within the Health Board. Advise on regulatory matters relating to the purchase, storage, manufacture and supply of medicines within the Health Board (including the wholesale supply of medicines under MHRA WDA(H) licence). Provide pharmaceutical expertise to the Health Boards Medical Gas Committee, promoting good clinical practice in the use and handling of medical gases. Act as the Lead Quality Controller for the medical gas pipeline systems as required by the HTM 02-01.

Futureworks is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Performance & Quality Manager to lead our Inspiring Futures project. This initiative aims to prepare Year 11, 12, and 13 pupils (15-18 years) for the transition to the post-16 world of work or work-focused learning.

The successful candidate will be passionate about empowering young people in their transition to the workforce and will play a pivotal role in enhancing existing school work experience offerings, focusing on employability skills, work placements, and building crucial partnerships with local organisations and employers.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:
Oversee the implementation of the Inspiring Futures project, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
Develop and execute project plans, closely monitoring and adjusting strategies as needed.

Team Management:
Lead and manage a dedicated team, providing guidance, training and support to ensure successful project delivery.

Quality Assurance:
Establish and uphold quality standards, continuously evaluating and improving project effectiveness.

Partnership Development:
Cultivate strong relationships with local organisations and businesses to facilitate work placements.
Collaborate with employers to identify and integrate key employment sectors.

Transition Support:
Provide support to pupils in transitioning to post-16 work or work-focused learning. Offer valuable career advice and guidance on career pathways.

Bid Preparation:
Assist in preparing bids for successor programmes to secure funding for future initiatives.
Stay informed about funding opportunities and contribute to proposal development.

Reporting and Documentation:
Maintain accurate records of project activities, outcomes, and participant feedback. Prepare regular reports for internal and external stakeholders on project progress and impact.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education and Experience: Relevant degree in project management, education, or related field. Proven project management experience, particularly in the education or skills development sector.

Knowledge: Familiarity with skills initiatives, post-16 transition programmes, and the education sector. Understanding of employer engagement and partnership building.

Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities for efficient project management.

Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt strategies based on project needs and external factors.

Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Konica Minolta is innovative, robust and continually evolving. From printing, scanning and copying to solution services, cloud storage and robotics, our award-winning products and solutions help companies to transform and move information faster. Our people make this possible. As a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employee of Choice, we offer workplace flexibility, support diversity and promote events and activities to support wellbeing. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive workforce as diverse and capable as our class-leading solutions. We actively encourage women and those from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

About the role
The Security and Compliance Manager will have a “hands-on” role, governing the operations of the Security Operations Team, performing daily tasks and maintenance to security related systems, as necessary.  You will be responsible for coordinating and prioritizing activities for the Security Operations Team. This position will include membership in the Konica Minolta Global Security Council and would represent the APAC region.

• Establish and maintain the Security Operations governance framework, ensuring alignment with Company Objectives
• Lead team resources and provide oversight in the onboarding of technical solutions for managed clients.
• Establish internal project scope and design workflow solutions for our clients while ensuring client satisfaction throughout the entire process.
• Understand and improve IT Weapons Design and Build standards
• Participate in IT Weapons training and recommended certification paths
• Be an escalation point for the Service Desk and other Consulting teams at IT Weapons
• Perform system audits
• Analyze security data and reports
• Maintain managed security solutions (SIEM, AV, Firewalls, Anti-SPAM, Vulnerability Management tools)
• Perform security assessments
• Be available to assist team members 24/7 - on call based on rotating team schedule
• Be able to handle multiple assignments, manage priorities, and meet strict deadlines
• Have proven client-facing skills developed in a professional environment
• Have experience interacting with project stakeholders and vendors

Who are we looking for?

• D3+ years in networking and security related functions
• Experience with maintain security solutions.
• Experience with event analysis

As per Konica Minolta compliance procedures, the successful candidate will be required to undertake background checks.

What can KM offer you?
You will enjoy a collaborative team culture where you will be supported and empowered to contribute your ideas and identify opportunities to develop your team and yourself. We are dedicated to the values of diversity and inclusion and have a firm commitment to ethical practices and corporate responsibility.

Konica Minolta is committed to providing a working environment that is inclusive and fair to both women and men. Progressive policies such as our domestic violence policy; paid parental leave and flexible workplace policies enable our people to balance work and life responsibilities. We have been thrilled to receive a citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 5 years in a row.

Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or disability.
If you are require any adjustments/assistance during the recruitment process please reach out to careers@konicaminolta.com.au

Join our Team and thrive in an environment built on strong Collaboration, continuous Learning and personal Growth. Every day at Konica Minolta is an opportunity to share your Ideas, influence Change and engage with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Aegros is Latin for ‘Patient’. We chose this name because it speaks to our focus on the patient. Every day we strive to place the patient first by providing therapeutic plasma products they would not otherwise be able to access.

At Aegros we believe access to life saving therapeutic plasma drugs is a human right and not a privilege. In a nutshell our mission is to put the patients first through innovation.

Over 30 years we have developed our HaemaFrac™ process which enables countries to turn human plasma they collected into life saving hyperimmune products.

It's no secret that Aegros is expanding rapidly! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Control Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Chief RAQA, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving specifications, testing data and things that affect the quality of the finished product to ensure no errors along with the final product itself.

In this role you will be instrumental in leading the Quality Control team ensuring conformance to GLP and that the highest standard of quality is maintained as we embark on our journey of qualifying our equipment in our newly build laboratories.

The role will require to manage and lead a growing team.

What you will be involved in………

• Perform full spectrum of QC function.

• Set-up and maintain QC laboratory.

• Ensure QC and operational compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Lead for key QC systems such as testing, release of raw materials and finished products, etc.

• Support QA & RA activities.

• Lead in developing and implementing quality strategies and key reporting metrics.

• Evaluates production capabilities and recommend improvements.

• Provide technical assessment and serve as subject matter subject.

• Deviation and compliant management, Products and Materials Release, Validation and Change Control Support, New product introduction and Documentation Control to ensure an efficient operational QC system that assures full compliance with company policies, regulatory requirement and cGMP

• Responsible for ensuring that product to be released meets specification and regulatory requirements

• Responsible for providing quality control oversight for Operations activities

• Raise OOS and lead the investigations.

• Ensure the effectiveness of investigations and to make decisions on the adequacy of investigations, root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions

• Ensure inspection readiness of the area with respect to all internal and external audits. When required provide responses and timely follow up on relevant corrective actions and commitments made as a result of the inspections, communicating with TGA and other regulatory agencies as necessary.

• Establishing appropriate controls for the QC Laboratory.

• Provide support/guidance for the implementation and maintenance of corporate and cGMP standards.

• Perform all duties necessary to confirm compliance with local regulatory and company requirements.

What we would expect from you:

• Perform full spectrum of QC function.

• Set-up and maintain QC laboratory.

• Ensure QC and operational compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Lead for key QC systems such as testing, release of raw materials and finished products, etc.

• Support QA & RA activities.

• Lead in developing and implementing quality strategies and key reporting metrics.

• Evaluates production capabilities and recommend improvements.

• Provide technical assessment and serve as subject matter subject.

• Deviation and compliant management, Products and Materials Release, Validation and Change Control Support, New product introduction and Documentation Control to ensure an efficient operational QC system that assures full compliance with company policies, regulatory requirement and cGMP

• Responsible for ensuring that product to be released meets specification and regulatory requirements

• Responsible for providing quality control oversight for Operations activities

• Raise OOS and lead the investigations.

• Ensure the effectiveness of investigations and to make decisions on the adequacy of investigations, root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions

• Ensure inspection readiness of the area with respect to all internal and external audits. When required provide responses and timely follow up on relevant corrective actions and commitments made as a result of the inspections, communicating with TGA and other regulatory agencies as necessary.

• Establishing appropriate controls for the QC Laboratory.

• Provide support/guidance for the implementation and maintenance of corporate and cGMP standards.

• Perform all duties necessary to confirm compliance with local regulatory and company requirements.

• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously

Here’s what we can offer you…

• An environment which allows the individual to grow alongside the company

• A role that provides the bandwidth to explore innovative solutions while keeping patients at the centre of everything we do

• The chance to work with global industry experts in an organisation where success will be defined not just on successful delivery of goals but on how they were achieved

• A multicultural environment where every voice is heard

• Competitive remuneration package which includes an annual Bonus + Employee Share Options

• Close to public transport

Interested? Apply today...!!!!

Please note the successful candidate must complete a pre-employment medical assessment and undergo background history checks for any items which may be relevant to the duties of the role.

Applicants must be authorised to work in Australia.

Digital Asset Custody, globally, without compromise.

Zodia Custody is a FCA, CBI and CSSF registered Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), offering Digital Asset Custody services to Institutional Investors. Zodia Custody is a Venture backed by Standard Chartered Bank, Northern Trust and SBI Digital Asset Holdings based in the UK, Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and Japan.

 We have ambitious plans to scale internationally, by way of internal and external growth. Zodia Custody has also partnered in Japan with SBI to launch the service in APAC and has plans to continue to expand in APAC and Middle-East. We aim to be the best in class in providing Crypto Custodian services.

Zodia Custody is an institution-first digital asset custodian that does not compromise on its control standards. We are regulation first in everything we do.  Within the Risk & Compliance departments, we are at the forefront of innovation and alongside our colleagues are engaged in safely developing Business Services to support the fast-structuring crypto-industry.  

 

The Risk and Compliance Teams are responsible for allowing the business to scale sustainably, whether it involves new markets, products, blockchains and more. Our Teams are involved in end to end processes to mitigate risks, including financial crime risks, and identification of areas of control weakness. We work directly with the business as key partners in driving control improvement.

 The teams are also responsible for identifying any gaps or weaknesses in Zodia’s adherence to applicable laws, regulations, rules and standards of self-regulatory organisations. Risk & Compliance play a key role in in ensuring key business processes help to manage risks enabling our businesses to continuously improve its risk management processes.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with both the Risk and Compliance teams, which are core teams to Zodia Custody’s success. You will help Zodia Custody in its mission to enable Digital Assets, without compromise.

What you'll be helping us with:

• Making sure Zodia Custody is compliant with risk frameworks, is continually improving these frameworks and is fostering a culture of assessment, challenge and monitoring  
• Continuing to expand, enhance and evolve our company-wide control landscape to meet regulatory expectations and deliver best in class services to our customers
• Scale the business to new markets and products

 

You'll spend your time:

• Challenging existing processes to ensure we are performing controls in line with and/or exceeding industry standards
• Assessing new products, clients, crypto assets/blockchains and geographies
• Executing design and operating effectiveness control tests to ensure that we have full, accurate picture of the effectiveness of the Zodia Custody-wide control landscape;
• Making recommendations to improve control effectiveness and/or identify where new controls are required;
• Identifying and monitoring risk exposure, as well as collaborating with other departments to develop and implement strategies to mitigate risk.
• Performing 'deep dives' (assurance reviews) on specific risks and/or across a series of related controls to make sure we have the correct control coverage in place and they are operating effectively.
• Managing and fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders across the three lines of defense

 

Above all, we are looking for people that are excited about helping Zodia Custody scale in a compliant, thoughtful and controlled way.

Key Stakeholders

• Chief Risk Officer
• MLRO/Chief Compliance Officer
• Head of Financial Crime Compliance
• Chief Security Officer
• Operations & Technology
• Regional and Country Heads

 You should apply if:

• You have at least 4 years experience working in a banking, or professional services firm in a risk function or a risk-focused compliance role in the second line of defense.
• You have a good understanding of industry control standards and practices;
• You have experience working in Digital Assets or else a strong passion for working in Digital Assets
• You are hands-on and great at execution;
• You're a self-starter and autonomous, able to make prioritisation decisions;
• You're a team player and collaborate well with other people;
• You're able to facilitate discussions and influence others to gather meaningful feedback and support on your work;
• You have experience managing multiple deadlines through to completion and have excellent attention to detail;
• You're resilient and comfortable working in a fast paced and ambiguous environment where the day to day job is constantly evolving and changing.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Competitive employer contribution pension scheme
• Private health care
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Insurance
• 30 days annual leave
• Flexible bank holidays (can chose whether to work on bank holidays and use the leave elsewhere in the year)

Koala’s mission is: Better furniture experiences, designed with the World in mind. Combining customer-centric products, a world-class technology and fulfillment platform, incredible customer service and social good; we are changing the way people buy and enjoy furniture to create happier, healthier habitats.

Why we have this role @ Koala 

The quality and safety of products we sell to our customers are core to delivering a great experience at Koala within all countries that we currently operate in. This is a high paced and varied role playing an integral part in leading the Quality Team in all quality and compliance aspects; ultimately ensuring our manufacturing partners, products, and marketing claims align with our goals, commitments and values. This position will also be responsible to report key trends, insights and actions into key stakeholders within the business.

What is key to the success of this role @ Koala?

●      Based on Koala values, lead and develop people in the best way, delivery business result. (leadership)

●      Able to work independently or as part of a team with setting & follow up goals and priorities (organisation and prioritisation skills)

●      Deeply understand on quality matters’ contribution and impact to business, customers and suppliers. (Business mindset)

●      Able to engage with all types of internal stakeholders and explain complex issues or requirements in a clear and easy to understand manner (communication skills)

●      Where necessarily, influence outcomes / decisions by working collaboratory with various stakeholders to ensure a win-win outcome (communication skills)

●      Working to tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail (accuracy and detail skills)

●      Able to produce and present reports, training and insights based on on various data sets (analytical and interpretation skills)

●      Champion the importance of product safety and quality throughout the business (leadership skills).

What are the key deliverables for this role?

Product Compliance (New Product Development)

●      Set way of working for product compliance during new product development phase.

●      Ensure that all new products launched by Koala are safe and fit for purpose.  This includes the regular review / updating of any specific Product Development Guidelines, ensuring the appropriate market regulatory requirements are also considered.

●      Work closely with external labs and third party to secure the legal requirements for different markets, has been clear and executed well.

●      Work closely with different authorities, to get latest information on any legal requirement updates, and understand how to implement updates into business.

●      Set up the testing plan both on time and resources-wise yearly, and follow-up status.

Quality Control (Existing Products)

●      Set quality performance KPI for overall business, different categories and suppliers.

●      Undertake regular reviews of existing products in range to determine the root causes of warranties and returns.  Based on these reviews, put in place corrective actions with factories to reduce manufacturing faults and defects.

●      Regularly review products against any current quality and regulatory compliance requirements to ensure they continue to be safe, fit for use and compliant to regulatory requirements in all markets we operate in.  This includes ongoing testing of products and materials where required.

●      Collaborate with various stakeholders within the business to draw insights that are driven by warranties and returns data, customer insights (formal) and customer service feedback to provide recommendations on further improvements that could be made to products (either current or future) and champion the continual improvement of existing products within the range.

●      Working closely with our factory partners, lodge regular credit claims based on the specific requirements of the Supplier and Warranty agreements.  Report back to the finance team on all credit claims successfully lodged.

●      Together with team, Investigate consumer complaints, quality failures and areas of further improvement, and work closely with the Quality team and other internal / external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

●      Escalate any serious injuries or illnesses caused by products to the Director, Quality & Compliance manager to ensure these are appropriately handled by the business.

Ideal background…

●      Minimum 5 years Formal tertiary qualifications in QA/QC or relevant industry experience.

●      Experience with furniture, home furnishings or FMCG environment is preferred, but not limited.

●      People leadership experience is required.

●      Demonstrable experience in method validation is required

●      Demonstrable experience presenting and defending the quality control standards during regulatory inspections

●      High ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders while multitasking on a number of projects within a fast-paced environment

●      Excellent organisational skills, written & verbal communication skills and attention to detail

●      A ever-curious mindset that isn’t afraid to challenge the norms, wanting to learn and grow within the team and business

●      Did we mention that empathy is a must have? Our customers are at the heart of the business and an empathetic approach is a must at every touchpoint

Treehouse Perks and Privileges…

Koala is only great when its employees are happy — and we’re one happy bunch!

• Hybrid work - the team is back in the Alexandria Treehouse 2-3+ days a week, with Tuesday lunches, Monthly barbies, socials and a stocked kitchen of healthy, local and organic produce to look forward to.
• Take a break - Generous time off - volunteer, parental, Koala life leave and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced.
• Pet-friendly - The Koala Treehouse is as pet-friendly as they get!
• Surprise & delight - The two-word combo at the core of everything we do. All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with ‘mates rates’ for your friends and fam.
• Support & wellbeing - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found and evolving. You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support.
• Accelerate your career - via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days.
• Community & connection - We believe that simply doing ‘no harm’ isn’t good enough So, how are we doing our part? BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, a member of SoftLanding, 1% and so much more.
• All in all, the Koala Kommunity is a great place to hang out and belong to!

Koalities we look for…

At Koala, we do things a little differently and we don’t shy away from the fact that we expect a lot from our employees! We are ambitious. We are curious. We are selfless. We want you to challenge expectations, always look to make a difference and give us something different from the norm. We want people that bring great energy, that have a long-game focus and are always trying to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' but while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing and adapting. We're confident, but NEVER arrogant and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball. Honesty and empathy drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers’ expectations. So if you feel like this could be you... well what the bloody hell are you waiting for? Drop us a line, and let's see what you've got! ;)

There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate, Koala is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.

To read more, check out our careers page or the great work we do with Work180.

Control Risks has an opportunity available for an experienced Security Operations Manager to work on-site with our client, a large Sydney-based institution, on an interim basis for 3 months beginning in January 2024. There is some potential for this role to extend further.

The Security Operations Manager will have a broad remit with responsbility for managing the day-to-day security operations, including incident response, crime prevention, operations centre management, risk assessments, operational plans for events, parking and traffic management, security advice and briefings, contractor management, safety and compliance, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

The Security Operations Manager reports to the Senior Manager, Security Operations and has four direct reports.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

• Support the Senior Manager, Security Operations in managing the contracted guarding services
• Oversee the Security Operations Centre, Concierge and Security Office functions to ensure compliance with protocols and procedures and that supporting systems are functioning as required.
• Respond to security and emergency related incidents as required to coordinate and provide specialist security advice on response strategies.
• Develop regular exercises in conjunction with the Emergency Management Team.
• Develop strong stakeholder relationships with key stakeholders that security work with on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and delivery of security and safety briefings during orientation weeks and as required thereafter.
• Ensure incidents are thoroughly investigated and reports are distributed in a timely manner to relevant stakeholders.
• Undertake risk assessments, develop operational plans, and attend planning meetings to support events, VIP visits, and scheduled activities that may impact operations.

• Relevant tertiary qualification and substantial experience managing security operations, ideally in a large complex organisation or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Must hold a 1A/2A NSW Security Licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced (includes strong report writing, documentation skills and ability to present effectively to a range of stakeholders).
• Proven ability to work under pressure with a high level of organisational skills to manage changing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Be available to commence employment in early January 2024 and commit through to March 2024.

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

The Compliance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of compliance within epay, ensuring that the company operates within legal and regulatory requirements. They will develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and training programs, as well as conduct regular audits and reviews to identify and address any compliance issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance of AFS license requirements

• Assume the role of the designated AML Compliance Officer under the provisions of the epay AML/CTF Program
• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures
• Monitor and assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Provide guidance and support to employees on compliance matters
• Conduct compliance training programs
• Manage compliance audits and reviews
• Investigate and respond to compliance violations or complaints
• Stay updated on changes to laws and regulations

The Compliance Manager will work closely with senior management to ensure that the company is in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance management
• Experience in ASF license maintenance
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Experience in the financial services industry is preferred
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), are a plus

At epay Australia, we recognise our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture to deliver the best opportunities for our workforce. Benefit from hybrid work, birthday initiatives, paid parental leave and regular social events.