Accreditation and Compliance Lead

About the role

This full‑time position leads Wellways' organisation‑wide accreditation, compliance and internal audit activities, ensuring safe, high‑quality services across mental health, disability and community sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate accreditation readiness, compliance monitoring and internal audit programmes.
• Interpret complex legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements and translate them into practical organisational improvements.
• Partner with service and corporate leaders to identify risks, gaps and corrective actions.
• Provide assurance reporting to senior leaders and governance committees.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in quality, audit, risk, compliance, health or human services, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience coordinating accreditation, certification, compliance or internal audit in health, mental health, disability, aged care or community services.
• Strong analytical, written communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to Wellways locations as required and meet screening checks.

Required skills

• Experience interpreting and applying standards, legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct audits, self‑assessments, gap analyses and corrective actions.
• Lead auditor training or knowledge of recognised audit principles is highly regarded.

What we offer

• Purpose‑driven culture with inclusive, diverse workplace.
• Organisation‑wide impact on quality, accreditation and compliance.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous salary packaging, leave loading, cultural leave and other benefits.