- Join an established manufacturer operating in a highly regulated GMP environment
- Gain exposure to CAPAs, investigations, audits and change controls
- Blend hands-on validation with broader QA and quality systems

ABOUT CHEMSKILL SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT

Since 1988, ChemSkill Scientific & Technical Recruitment has been one of Australia’s longest-established specialist scientific and technical recruitment consultancies.

We partner with organisations across the pharmaceutical, chemical, manufacturing, food, biotechnology and industrial sectors, recruiting for scientific, engineering, technical and quality-focused roles throughout Australia.

With almost four decades of specialist experience, we provide permanent recruitment and contract/labour hire solutions, connecting talented people with outstanding career opportunities across Australia.

THE COMPANY

CS Executive Group has been engaged to recruit a Senior QA Associate – Validation for an established manufacturer operating within a highly regulated GMP environment.

Our client is an established Australian pharmaceutical manufacturer specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality TGA products within a highly regulated environment. The business combines specialist pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise with a strong focus on quality, compliance and continuous improvement. As part of a large and diversified Australian manufacturing group, employees benefit from the stability, resources and broader opportunities of a major organisation while working within a specialised pharmaceutical operation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an chance for an experienced QA professional to take ownership of validation deliverables while maintaining broad exposure across Quality Assurance and quality systems.

A key focus of the position is maintaining the validated state of manufacturing facilities, utilities, equipment, processes, cleaning programs and computerised systems in accordance with applicable GMP requirements, regulatory expectations and internal quality standards.

Importantly, the position extends beyond validation. You will be expected to actively support the wider Quality Management System and provide practical QA oversight across the business.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, your responsibilities will include:

- Planning, coordinating, executing, reviewing and approving qualification and validation activities
- Developing, reviewing and approving validation protocols, reports, validation plans, risk assessments and associated GMP documentation




- Performing and supporting Installation Qualification , Operational Qualification and Performance Qualification
- Supporting qualification of facilities, utilities, equipment and computerised systems
- Executing and supporting process validation, cleaning validation, requalification and ongoing validation activities
- Assessing proposed changes for their potential impact on validated systems and processes
- Supporting new equipment, facility and utility upgrades, process improvements and technology transfer activities
- Managing and supporting broader quality system activities, including deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls and risk assessments
- Conducting and supporting investigations, root cause analysis and the development of appropriate corrective and preventive actions
- Reviewing and approving GMP and quality records to ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
- Providing QA guidance and support to operational and technical teams
- Supporting the development and maintenance of quality and validation procedures
- Supporting internal audits, customer audits and regulatory inspections
- Assisting with responses to audit observations and implementation of corrective actions
- Identifying opportunities to improve quality systems, validation processes and ways of working
- Supporting a culture of quality, compliance, continuous improvement and inspection readiness

The role works extensively across the organisation, partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Teams and Quality Control to ensure validation and broader QA requirements are effectively integrated into operational activities.

ABOUT YOU

You will be an experienced Quality Assurance qualified with hands-on validation expertise and broader Quality Management System experience within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

Ideally, you will bring:

- A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or a related discipline
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, complementary medicines, nutraceutical, medical device or similar environment.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience planning, executing,



reviewing and approving qualification and validation activities
- Experience with the qualification and validation of facilities, utilities, equipment, processes, cleaning programs and/or computerised systems
- Practical experience across broader QA and quality systems responsibilities
- Experience managing or supporting deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls and risk assessments
- Sound understanding of GMP requirements and validation lifecycle principles
- Experience conducting or supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions
- Strong technical writing skills and experience preparing and reviewing GMP documentation
- Experience reviewing and approving quality records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- The ability to collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical and Quality functions
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Experience with computerised systems validation (CSV), regulatory inspections, customer audits, capital projects, facility upgrades or technology transfers would also be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking validation deliverables from planning through to completion while remaining actively involved in the broader day-to-day responsibilities of Quality Assurance.

APPLICATIONS

To have a strictly confidential discussion about this role, please contact Jo on ************.

To be considered for this role please apply at your earliest convenience by using the ‘Apply’ button. Please include your updated resume in Word Format to CS Executive Group.

THANK YOU

Given we appreciate the effort it requires to express an interest in response to a job advert, we would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for this role. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of applications we receive daily, we typically only make contact with individuals whom we consider to have suitable qualifications and experience to be assessed further for shortlisting.

Nevertheless, all resumes submitted to CS Executive Group are retained on our database—you might therefore be contacted by us for suitable roles arising in the future.

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📌 Senior QA Associate – Validation (Victoria)
🏢 CS Executive Group
📍 Victoria