05 Feb
Alfred Health
Melbourne
CAR-T Quality Assurance Manager
Alfred Health is a leading health care provider in Melbourne, delivering a range of services from ambulatory to inpatient and community care. In January 2026, Alfred Health will merge with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to form Bayside Health, creating one of the largest health services in Victoria. This role is part of that expansion and offers new training, education and career opportunities.
Position Overview
- 12‑month fixed term position
- Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
- Medical Scientists Grade 4, Year 1‑5 (RZ5‑RZ7)
- Alfred Health location
About the CAR‑T Facility
The Car‑T Facility is a newly built cleanroom at the Paula Fox Melanoma Cancer Centre (PFMCC) that produces innovative cell and gene immunotherapies for clinical research. It operates under Valuable Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and a comprehensive Quality Management System.
The Role
- Support the aims and objectives of the Quality Department and advance the implementation of quality objectives.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, PIC/S, OGTR and relevant clinical regulatory requirements.
- Manage the GMP training program, inducting new staff and continually developing training.
- Provide guidance, interpretation and training on regulations, guidelines and company policies related to manufacturing and testing of cellular and tissue therapies.
- Oversee deviation management, OOS investigations, CAPA, change control, equipment management, document control and risk‑management systems.
- Perform internal and vendor/supplier audits, write reports, and follow up on corrective/preventative actions.
- Conduct investigations and develop risk assessments with manufacturing to resolve quality issues and suggest process improvements.
- Monitor, manage and report QMS metrics for Quarterly Quality Reviews.
- Maintain Batch Record systems and act as delegate for QA approval of Product Batch Release.
- Participate in quality improvement activities including internal audits, non‑conformance investigations, OOS, OOT and operational change plans.
- Lead on‑site customer and regulatory agency audits.
- Use a variety of computer‑based applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, eQMS, BMS/EMS).
- Be flexible to participate in planned operational tasks on weekends and overtime as necessary; participate in an on‑call roster where applicable.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, regulatory authorities and staff members.
- Provide expert advice to external and internal stakeholders on quality and regulatory matters.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Knowledge, direct experience and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice codes for biologics or pharmaceuticals (TGA, PIC/S, FDA or EMA).
- Relevant scientific qualification or equivalent (e.g. graduate qualifications in biological sciences).
- Extensive experience working with a quality system in a regulated environment within biologics or pharmaceuticals.
- Experience in risk‑management processes and the ability to make decisions based on risk.
- Demonstrated ability to lead audits, lead a team and facilitate personal development.
- Effective communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) in English.
- Ability to achieve results through problem‑solving, decision‑making, prioritisation, organisation and time management.
- Willingness to perform tasks at all levels.
Desirable
- Recognised Lead Auditor (Quality Systems) qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the manufacture of human blood, tissues or cellular therapy products under cGMP conditions using scalable processes for human therapy.
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia.
- Adaptable health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
- Onsite car & bike parking (deducted pre‑tax; subject to availability).
- Facilities for fitness (ProSport health and fitness).
- Childcare services managed by KU Children’s Services.
Contact: Wendy Fleming, Head of Manufacturing - CAR‑T –
Applications close 11:00 pm AEDT, Sunday 11 January 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities and cultural backgrounds.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
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📌 GMP Quality Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Alfred Health
📍 Melbourne
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