Quality Systems & Accreditation Lead

Our Work Benefits:

• Take advantage of our above award wages and salary package up to $15,860 (tax free).
• Enjoy our generous leave entitlements which includes 5 weeks annual leave, wellness leave, cultural leave, and above award personal leave entitlements.
• Access ongoing training, professional skills enhancement, and career development opportunities.
• Develop your leadership skills through our Leadership Development Program.
• Thrive at work by tapping into our workplace health and wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements and diverse working environment.
• Be supported in your role and wellbeing through our Employment Assistance Program.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Systems & Accreditation Lead to champion our quality assurance and compliance frameworks, ensure ongoing organisational alignment with Social Services Standards and Child Safe Standards and coordinate our first accreditation process for Rainbow Tick Standards.
Located within our Corporate Services team and reporting to the Head of Risk Infrastructure and Administration, this full time (38 hours per week) opportunity is available on a fixed term contract for 3.5 years.

• Lead the development and implementation of CNV’s integrated Quality Framework.
• Coordinate organisational alignment and external accreditation requirements, ensuring CNV meets and exceeds sector standards.
• Provide expert advice on compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Manage quality-related projects and drive audit readiness across the organisation.
• Support the organisation’s privacy and data protection frameworks.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and inclusion across all teams.

This is a pivotal role that works cross-functionally to embed best practice and ensure CNV continues to deliver safe, inclusive, and high-quality services to our community.

• Tertiary qualifications in Quality Management, Compliance, or a related field, or 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Social Services Standards, Child Safe Standards, and Rainbow Tick accreditation.
• Proven ability to lead quality assurance initiatives and interpret complex compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to CNV’s values, including gender equity, cultural safety, and inclusion.

To be considered for this role applicants must submit a cover letter and current resume. Employment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children’s check, satisfactory criminal record history check, and the proof of the right to work in Australia prior to commencement.
For more information about this role or the application process, contact People and Culture on 03 5430 3000 and visit our website https://www.cnv.org.au/job-application-process.

Apply as soon as possible.
We will review applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier.

CNV is an equal opportunity employer.
CNV is a child safe organisation.