This role sits within our Citation Certification audit team and reports to our Operations Manager. Here's what your days will look like:
Leading complex, multi-scheme audits across ISMS, QMS, OHS and EMS, from planning through to close-out
Acting as our technical lead on ISO ***** and ISO *****, and helping get our ***** scheme up and running
Delivering clear, accurate audit reports that meet our technical requirements, working closely with our Technical Expert on reviews
Training, mentoring and upskilling our auditors, and setting the bar for audit quality across the team
Owning key client relationships and explaining the audit process in plain language, not industry jargon
Spending 3-4 days a week on client, witness and internal audits, including some interstate travel for witness audits and client engagements
Who we're looking for
You know your standards inside out, and you can explain them to anyone. Here's what will set you up for success:
Strong lead auditor experience in ISO *****, as a third-party auditor from a certification body
Working knowledge of ISO ***** and how AI management systems are audited
Current lead auditor registration for ISO ***** and ISO *****
You can explain auditing to people who don't work in certification, and you're confident with clients at every level
You're a team player with robust people skills, and you enjoy developing other auditors
Bonus points for audit exposure in industries that include software development, financial services, insurance or government




Why Citation Group?
We've been named an Employer of Choice for
9 years
running and we're proud of the culture that earned it. Here's what you can actually expect:
Hybrid & Flexible working.
Work/life harmony is real here, not a buzzword
Competitive salary and benefits.
We'll discuss the package at interview
Paid parental leave.
Up to 16weeks
Birthday leave.
Nobody should work on their birthday
Volunteer leave.
Take a day to give back to a cause you care about
Reward and recognition.
We celebrate great work with quarterly awards
Real growth.
We're in a major growth phase, scaling through organic growth and acquisition
Trusted, not managed.
We hire grown-ups and trust them to get on with it
About Citation Certification
Citation Certification is a JAS-ANZ accredited ISO certification body, trusted by over 25,000 Australian businesses across ISO ****, *****, ***** and *****. We're now applying for ISO ***** accreditation.
We're part of Citation Group, Australia's trusted partner for HR, Safety, Employment Law and Payroll/Workforce management software. Citation Group is backed by UK-based private equity and has teams across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle and Auckland.
This role is based in Sydney, and we'll also consider candidates in Melbourne or Brisbane.
Find out
Applicants must have full legal rights to work in Australia with no restrictions. We're not accepting agency submissions for this role.

📌 Lead Auditor (New South Wales)
🏢 Citation
📍 New South Wales