Job Description

Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead/Manager n

Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead/Manager

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Garli Pty Ltd | Perth, Western Australia | Full-time

About Garli n

Garli Pty Ltd is an Aboriginal-owned business delivering civil construction, infrastructure and mining support services across Western Australia.

About the Role n

Reporting to the Directors, the IMS Lead will be responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, governance and effectiveness of Garli's Integrated Management System, encompassing:

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- ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems
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- ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
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- Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) accreditation requirements
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The role is accountable for maintaining an integrated approach to management-system governance, certification, assurance, compliance monitoring and continual improvement.

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Working collaboratively with the Senior leadership and operational teams, the IMS Lead will ensure organisational management-system requirements are effectively translated into practical processes, responsibilities and controls across the business.

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The successful candidate will understand that an effective management system is more than a collection of policies and procedures. It requires clear process ownership, effective implementation, leadership accountability, performance monitoring and continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities Integrated Management Systems Governance n

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- Lead the governance, maintenance, implementation and continual improvement of Garli's Integrated Management System across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and OFSC requirements.
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- Maintain oversight of management-system architecture, including policies, procedures, management plans, process maps, registers, frameworks and controlled documentation.
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- Ensure the GMS remains aligned with organisational objectives, legislative obligations, client requirements and applicable accreditation standards.
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- Monitor developments and changes to relevant ISO standards, legislation and accreditation requirements, coordinating gap assessments, transition planning and system updates.
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- Support the identification and clarification of process ownership, roles, responsibilities and interfaces across organisational functions.
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- Provide technical advice and guidance to management on management-system governance, implementation and effectiveness.
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Audit, Certification and Assurance nn
- Develop, coordinate and maintain the organisational internal audit program covering Quality, Environment, WHS and OFSC requirements.
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- Lead and conduct internal management-system and project audits, including planning, evidence evaluation, reporting and follow-up.
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- Act as the primary organisational contact for external ISO certification and surveillance audits and OFSC accreditation assessments.
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- Coordinate audit preparation, management participation, evidence requirements and corrective-action close-out.
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- Monitor non-conformances, audit findings and corrective actions, ensuring appropriate root-cause analysis, accountability and verification of effectiveness.
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- Identify recurring findings and systemic weaknesses, recommending improvements across the organisation.
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Risk Management, Compliance and Performance nn




- Maintain governance and oversight of organisational risk and opportunity management processes.
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- Work with functional and project leaders to ensure Quality, Environmental and WHS risks are appropriately considered within management-system frameworks.
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- Support compliance evaluation processes and monitor management-system obligations arising from legislation, standards, client requirements and accreditation conditions.
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- Analyse audit findings, performance information, risk trends and management-system outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
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- Coordinate management review processes, including the collection and analysis of inputs, preparation of reports, identification of actions and monitoring of outcomes.
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- Support the development and monitoring of organisational objectives, KPIs and performance reporting across the integrated management system.
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Business Process Improvement and Document Governance nn
- Identify and lead opportunities to improve business processes, workflows, system integration and organisational efficiency.
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- Review and develop policies, procedures, management plans, process maps, registers and other controlled documentation.
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- Maintain oversight of document control, records management and system change processes.
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- Support the implementation of practical, consistent processes across organisational functions and projects.
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- Work with process owners to identify duplication, gaps, inefficiencies and opportunities to simplify system requirements.
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- Coordinate management-system changes, including communication, implementation support and effectiveness reviews.
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Leadership, Consultation and Continuous Improvement nn
- Work collaboratively with Directors, senior management, functional leaders and project teams to strengthen understanding and application of GMS requirements.
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- Provide guidance, coaching and technical support on ISO standards, auditing, governance and continual improvement.
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- Support organisational change initiatives and the implementation of improved systems and processes.
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- Promote leadership accountability, process ownership, consultation and a culture of continual improvement.
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- Prepare and present management-system performance, assurance and compliance reports to executive leadership.
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Essential Qualifications and Experience nn
- Diploma or higher qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Quality Management, Environmental Management, Risk Management or a closely related discipline.
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- Recognised ISO Lead Auditor qualification , with demonstrated auditing competence across ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
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- Minimum 2 years demonstrated relevant experience in integrated management systems, HSEQ governance, auditing, assurance, compliance or business improvement.
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- Demonstrated experience implementing, maintaining and improving integrated management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
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- Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience with OFSC accreditation requirements, including audit preparation, assurance and ongoing compliance.
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- Evidence of professional currency with ISO standards , including relevant 2024 amendments, standards developments and applicable transition requirements.
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- Experience coordinating external certification and surveillance audits and managing audit findings through to verified close-out.
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- Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, environmental compliance obligations and relevant regulatory requirements.
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- Demonstrated capability in organisational risk management, management review, compliance evaluation and continual improvement.
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- Strong technical writing skills, including developing and reviewing management plans, policies, procedures, process maps, audit reports and governance documentation.
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- Experience in business process improvement, document control, change management and management-system implementation.
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- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder-engagement skills.
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- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and provide sound professional advice to executive and operational leadership.
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Highly Regarded nn
- Experience in civil construction, mining, infrastructure or other high-risk operational industries.
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- Direct experience coordinating OFSC accreditation assessments and maintaining accreditation requirements.
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- Experience implementing ISO standards updates and management-system transition programs.
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- Experience developing organisational KPI frameworks, management review processes and risk and opportunity registers.
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- Experience improving cross-functional business processes and organisational governance.
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- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or demonstrated coaching and capability-development experience.
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About You n

You are an experienced Integrated Management Systems or HSEQ professional who understands how Quality, Environmental and WHS management systems operate individually and as part of an integrated organisational framework.

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You have the technical knowledge and confidence to interpret ISO and OFSC requirements, assess management-system effectiveness and provide practical advice to senior leadership.

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You are comfortable challenging existing processes, identifying systemic issues and working collaboratively with process owners to implement improvements.

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You bring strong attention to detail, sound professional judgement and the ability to balance compliance and governance requirements with operational practicality.

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Most importantly, you understand that management-system effectiveness is demonstrated through leadership commitment, process ownership, operational implementation, assurance and measurable improvement — not simply the existence of documentation.

Why Join Garli? n

This position provides the prospect to take ownership of an established Integrated Management System and contribute to its ongoing development and maturity within an Aboriginal-owned civil construction and mining support business.

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You will work across corporate functions and operational projects, influencing organisational governance, accreditation, risk management, assurance and continual improvement.

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📌 Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead/Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Garli
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