At Wellways, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.
We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.
We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.
Exciting full-time ongoing position to lead organisation-wide accreditation, compliance and assurance activities
Work across a diverse national mental health, disaility and community services organisation
Flexible location across VIC/NSW/ACT/QLD or TAS, with hybrid working arrangements available
Up to $120k annual salary + Superannuation + Leave loading + Generous salary packaging options
About the role
This is a uniquely rewarding opportunity to lead and coordinate Wellways' organisational approach to accreditation, compliance and internal audit, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality services across one of Australia's leading mental health, disability and community services providers.
As our Accreditation and Compliance Lead, you will provide specialist advice and coordination across Wellways to strengthen accreditation readiness, monitor compliance, support internal audit activities and provide assurance that relevant legislative, regulatory, contractual and accreditation requirements are being effectively addressed.
Working across service delivery and corporate functions, you will partner with leaders and teams to interpret complex requirements, identify risks and gaps, coordinate corrective actions and translate accreditation and compliance requirements into practical organisational improvements.
About you
You are an experienced quality, accreditation, compliance or audit skilled who can confidently navigate complex standards,



legislation and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical action.
You will bring a sophisticated and methodical approach to analysing evidence, identifying risk and providing clear advice and recommendations.
You are comfortable working across multiple teams and with senior stakeholders, and can constructively challenge, influence and support others while maintaining sound professional judgement.
Experience within mental health, disability, aged care, AOD or community services will be highly regarded, along with knowledge of relevant accreditation and regulatory frameworks.
Experience working across multiple frameworks or jurisdictions, or lead auditor training, would be particularly valuable.
To be successful in this role, you will need
Tertiary qualifications in quality, audit, risk, compliance, health, human services or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant experience
Demonstrated experience coordinating accreditation, certification, compliance and/or internal audit activities within health, mental health, disability, aged care, AOD or community services
Experience interpreting and applying relevant standards and legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements
Demonstrated experience undertaking audits, self-assessments, gap analyses, corrective actions or quality improvement activities
Strong analytical, written communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop clear reports, briefings and recommendations




Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence senior stakeholders to achieve organisation-wide outcomes
Willingness and ability to travel to Wellways locations as required
Satisfactory completion and maintenance of relevant employment screening requirements, including National Police Check, Working with Children Check, Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
Right to work in Australia
Highly regarded:
Lead auditor training or demonstrated knowledge of recognised audit principles and methods
Experience working across multiple accreditation or regulatory frameworks and/or jurisdictions
Lived or living experience of mental health, disability or caring
What we will offer you...
A purpose‐driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected and differences are valued
The opportunity to influence quality, accreditation and compliance across a diverse national organisation
A role with organisation‐wide reach, working with service teams, senior leaders and governance functions
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and safer, higher‐quality services
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, balanced with the operational and travel requirements of the role
Paid Cultural Leave
An equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment
Salary packaging benefits
Meal and Entertainment allowance through salary packaging
Leave loading when taking annual leave
Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.
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📌 Accreditation And Compliance Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Wellways
📍 Sydney