Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia – Melbourne VICWe'relooking for someonespecialwho seesorganisationalquality and compliance as somethingwebuild together.This is a rare opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys bringing order to complexity, building trusted relationships, and helping teams feel confident about quality,complianceand continuous improvement.You'llbe just as comfortable analysing evidence and accreditation standards as you are partnering with leaders, coachingcolleaguesand making compliance feel practical,supportiveand achievable.Ifyou'resomeone who believes great governance starts with great relationships,we'dlove to meet you.About usPANDAis a values-driven, national mental health organisation committed to supporting families through the perinatal period.
For over 40 years, everything we do has been shaped by lived experience, practiceexpertiseand evidence.Our work is grounded in compassion, continuousimprovementand collaboration.We believe qualityisn'ta destination or an audit event.It'ssomething we build every day through good systems, strongrelationshipsand a shared commitment to doing better.Who you areYou'resomeone who naturally earns trust.People see you as organised,thoughtfuland approachable.
You enjoy helping others understand quality requirements without overwhelming them, andyou'reable to balance attention to detail with warmth and practicality.You bring:experience in audit, accreditation,complianceandquality improvementthe ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of an organisationconfidence interpreting standards and translating them into practical actionsstrong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detailexcellent written communication and reporting skillssound judgement when handling confidential or sensitive informationa calm,



organised approach when managing multiple prioritiesalignment with our values and continuous improvement mindsetYou enjoy bringing people on the journey and know lasting compliance comes from partnership, not policing.About the RoleReporting into the Executive Manager of People, Safety & Compliance our Audit & Compliance Lead will manage PANDA's audit,accreditationand compliance program,maintainingreadiness against national quality and digital mental health standards.You'llwork across every area of the organisation, supporting leaders to strengthen quality systems,monitorimprovement activities, prepare for accreditation, manage evidence, and build confidence in compliance processes.This is a highly collaborative role where your ability to build relationships will be just as important as your technicalexpertise.Your impactCoordinate organisational audit and accreditation activitiesMaintain evidence,registersand quality improvement actionsSupport accreditation readiness across multiple standardsPartner with leaders to strengthen quality and compliance practicesIdentifytrends, risks and opportunities through analysis and reportingSupport governance committees with quality and compliance reportingCoordinate records requests and information management processesHelp foster a positive culture of quality,learningand continuous improvementWhat You Bring (Essential)Three or more years' experience in audit, compliance,accreditationor quality assuranceExperience supporting health, mental health, communityservicesor digital service accreditationKnowledge ofNational Standards of Mental Health Services, Quality Improvement Council Health and Community Services Standards, National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards,



National Standards for Volunteer Involvement and any otherrelevant quality and accreditation standardsExperience leading or coordinating continuous improvement activitiesExperience supporting privacy, recordsrequestsor information release processesStrong project coordination and organisational skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh attention to detail and strong analytical capabilityConfidence using Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Teams,Outlookand ExcelAbility to manage confidential information with discretionA collaborative, self-directed approach aligned withPANDA's valuesTo support effective remote work,you'llneed a reliable internet connection with minimum speeds of100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.Experience in a national or remote service environmentExperience with volunteer-involving organisationsExperience preparing reports for executive or governance committeesWhat's in it for youMeaningful work that strengthens the quality of mental health servicesOpportunity to shape organisation-wide quality improvementSupportive, collaborative team environmentEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)NFP salary packaging & Portable Long Service LeaveLearning and development opportunitiesClosing Date: 5pm, 12th August ****Want to know more about us?
Check out what we do and how we work:Website: mattersWe strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, dads, young parents, people in rural or regional areas, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities.We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments orassistanceduring the recruitment process to ensure you have every prospect toshowcaseyour talent,skillsand potential.
Please contact us if you need any adjustments to our application and recruitment process.
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📌 Audit & Compliance Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia
📍 Melbourne