Quality and Compliance Manager

Lead Compliance Excellence in Healthcare – Make an Impact!

Quality, Risk & Compliance Manager

Location: Melbourne CBD
Contract: 7-Month Fixed Term (March – September 2026)
Salary: Attractive Package on Offer

Join our client within the Healthcare industry – Driving Excellence in Quality, Safety & Compliance
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping compliance and governance standards for one of Australia’s leading healthcare providers? This is your opportunity to drive strategic quality, risk, and safety initiatives while leveraging your payroll expertise to ensure operational excellence.

About the Role As our Quality, Risk & Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client operates to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee risk management frameworks, privacy compliance, and quality systems while leading a team that includes Payroll Officer and a Compliance officer. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality, risk, and compliance initiatives across the business.
• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Maintain and report against contractual and compliance obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality systems and risk management processes.
• Act as Privacy Officer and manage privacy-related inquiries and compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and implement recommendations.
• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and quality throughout the organization.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong payroll experience with a proven track record in managing payroll processes and teams.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, compliance, and quality systems.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards (e.g., OH&S Act).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.

Why Join Us?

• Attractive salary package.
• Flexible work options to support work-life balance (including Monday to Wednesday office based days, Thursday and Friday are work from home)
• Be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to excellence in healthcare services.
• Lead strategic initiatives that make a real impact.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Convenient Melbourne CBD location

Please apply online today to be considered for this opportunity. Interviews will be held in Mid-January however shortlisting will occur end of December into early January. 

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.