Lead, Quality Management Systems (ANZ)

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About SJ Group

At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

About SMEC

We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

About the Role

We are looking for an accomplished Lead, Quality Management Systems (ANZ) to join our team in Sydney and play a pivotal role in shaping, leading and continuously improving our Quality Management Systems across Australia and New Zealand. This is an exciting opportunity to influence quality performance across a diverse and complex business, working with regional and global leaders, specialist teams and project stakeholders to make quality an integral part of everything we do.

As our Lead, Quality Management Systems (ANZ), you will take ownership of the implementation, performance and continuous improvement of the SJ Group Quality Management Systems across the region. Working closely with the Regional Director, QMS, global quality teams and business leaders, you will ensure our Business Management System (BMS) is consistently applied, our certification requirements are maintained, and quality is embedded throughout our bid management, project delivery and wider business operations.

You will also lead and develop a team of QMS specialists, building capability, encouraging collaboration and inspiring a proactive, forward-thinking approach to quality.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and inspire: Manage, develop and mentor a team of QMS specialists, fostering high performance, collaboration, engagement and professional growth.
• Drive quality strategy: Align regional QMS activities with global and regional quality strategies and business priorities.
• Champion certification and compliance: Coordinate certification activities and ensure ongoing compliance with relevant quality, environmental and occupational health and safety standards.
• Embed continuous improvement: Lead internal audit programmes, change management, quality awareness initiatives and performance reporting.
• Influence business performance: Drive consistent application of the Business Management System across bid management, project delivery and business operations.
• Build stakeholder partnerships: Work collaboratively with regional and global leaders, project teams and business stakeholders to integrate quality into everyday decision-making.
• Make quality everyone's priority: Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and excellence across the region.

About You

You are an influential and commercially minded quality professional who combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership capability. You know how to turn quality frameworks into practical business outcomes and have the confidence to engage, influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels.

Ideally, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• At least 7 years' experience in a similar quality management or systems leadership role within a relevant industry.
• Internal auditing qualifications in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience implementing and maintaining certified management systems.
• Experience interpreting and applying ISO standards within a large, complex business environment.
• Proven people leadership skills, including team development, performance management and resource planning.
• An ability to coach, train and facilitate positive change across diverse teams.
• An understanding of professional consultancy environments and commercial business drivers.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint (desirable).

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to take on a visible regional leadership role where you can make a genuine difference.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Shape and influence the quality agenda across Australia and New Zealand.
• Work with experienced regional and global leaders and quality professionals.
• Lead and develop a talented team of specialists.
• Drive meaningful improvements that enhance business performance and project outcomes.
• Help build a culture where quality, innovation and continuous improvement go hand in hand.

For a confidential conversation please reach out to Ami: [email protected]

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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