Capability Assurance and Compliance Manager (Melbourne)

Capability Assurance & Compliance Manager – Melbourne, VIC Primary Location: VIC – Melbourne – 655 Collins St. About the Role We have a role available for a Capability Assurance & Compliance Manager in our Defence division. This is a permanent full‑time position based in Melbourne, Darwin or Adelaide. Responsibilities
- Own end‑to‑end delivery of the 3rd‑party audit program and ensure audits are completed on time.
- Keep the schedule aligned with contract requirements and Defence priorities.
- Ensure all service lines, sites, documentation, systems, and personnel are audit‑ready.
- Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors.
- Track non‑conformances, CARs, and corrective actions through to closure.
- Confirm audit outcomes demonstrate compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.
- Deliver regular program updates, including monthly auditor and customer meetings.
- Share annual schedules, notifications, and reporting expectations with stakeholders.
- Arrange SME participation for desktop and onsite audits.
- Provide objective evidence to third‑party auditors.
- Consolidate feedback, manage responses, and oversee systemic issue resolution.
- Ensure adequate resourcing to support successful audit delivery. Qualifications
- Internal auditing experience with demonstrated interaction with third‑party auditors.
- Facilities maintenance background with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
- Lead Auditor certification.
- Time‑management capability across concurrent projects.
- Robust communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Leadership and coordination of audit programs.
- Stakeholder engagement to ensure timely audit outcomes with clear actions.
- Austalian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance. Benefits
- Flexible working – all flexibility requests are genuinely considered.
- This position offers hybrid working.
- Career development – growth opportunities and support internal mobility.
- Access to skill enhancement through cross‑training among service teams and participation in mentoring and leadership development programs.
- Discounts for hundreds of businesses (e.g., Woolworths, AirBNB, The Iconic, JB Hi‑Fi, Dan Murphy’s, Bupa Health Care, Specsavers).
- Novated leasing and share‑matching program.
- Paid leave: parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
- Culture that values diversity, inclusion and meaningful recognition. We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rmsoq