Job Description
Where curiosity grows, compassion guides, and good vibes are part of the job description.
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ABOUT MEDCAN GROUP
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At Medcan Group, we are proud to be at the forefront of Australia's medicinal cannabis industry. Since ****, we've been leading the way in cultivation, research, and education, committed to improving patient outcomes and delivering world-class products.
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We're looking for a driven and commercially minded QA leader to shape and deliver the QA strategy while leading a high-performing team across our medicinal cannabis manufacturing operations. This role will ensure the highest standards of GMP and TGA compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement, while using a strong commercial lens to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, mitigate risk, enable business growth, and deliver measurable business impact.
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WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE
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Not all workplaces are created equal. At Medcan Group, our culture is built on our core values:
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Innovation – We use curiosity as our compass
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Accountability – We own our actions and impact
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Compassion – We bring empathy into action
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Collaboration – We grow together
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Good Vibes – We cultivate good vibes
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Does this sound like your kind of vibe?
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WHERE YOU'LL BE BASED
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Heathwood
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ABOUT THE ROLE
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Ensure all products meet GMP and TGA regulatory requirements while supporting commercial objectives and business growth.
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Oversee and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) across all operations, ensuring it is effective, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
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Lead quality assurance activities from cultivation through to product release, balancing quality, compliance, efficiency, and commercial outcomes.
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Drive continuous improvement, risk management, and a strong compliance culture,



identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
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Provide leadership, training, and guidance to production and quality teams, fostering a high-performance and commercially aware culture.
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Manage deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and audits effectively, ensuring timely resolution and minimising operational and commercial impact.
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Partner with production and leadership teams to identify quality-related risks and opportunities, using data and commercial insight to support informed business decisions.
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Not afraid to get down in the weeds when needed and support the team.
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Champion a culture of quality, accountability, patient safety, and continuous improvement while maintaining a solid focus on delivering measurable business impact.
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SELECTION CRITERIA:
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Hold a bachelor degree in bioscience or industry experience equivalent
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Have proven 3 years' experience as a QA manager within the pharmaceutical industry, or a regulated TGA and GMP manufacturing environment
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Strong knowledge of GMP, GACP, and TGA regulatory frameworks.
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Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
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Proven leadership and communication skills across multi-disciplinary teams.
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Ability to analyse processes and implement effective improvements.
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High level of integrity, accountability, and problem-solving ability.
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Passion for patient safety and ensuring product excellence at every stage.
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WHAT WE OFFER:
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$135K to $150K base salary + superannuation (dependant on experience)
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Flexible working arrangements
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Highly experienced supportive and inclusive team
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Quarterly reviews and annual remuneration reviews
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional and personal support staff
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Weekly Pay
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Monthly BBQs
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Company wide social events
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📌 Quality Assurance Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Medcan Group
📍 Queensland