Quality and Compliance Officer

Quality & Compliance Officer | Accreditation, Audit & Quality Systems 
Cairns | Full Time | Permanent 
Build your career in quality, compliance, and accreditation 

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is seeking a Quality & Compliance Officer to join our Quality and Compliance team in Cairns. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their experience across quality systems, accreditation, auditing, risk management, and continuous improvement within a large and diverse organisation delivering services across Cape York. 

Working alongside an experienced Quality and Compliance team, you will gain exposure to ISO 9001, Human Services Quality Standards (HSQF), the National Safety and Quality Mental Health Standards for Community Managed Organisations (NSQMHCMO), RACGP accreditation requirements, risk management, internal auditing, governance systems and continuous quality improvement initiatives across a diverse organisation delivering primary health care, public health and social and emotional wellbeing services. 

About Apunipima Cape York Health Council 

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service. Servicing the communities of Cape York, with the main office is located in Cairns, Apunipima delivers public health care, and social and emotional well-being care, to community members. Being a part of the team at Apunipima means helping us deliver essential services as well as building capacity in communities to manage their own health care needs.

About the Role:

The filling of this position is specified. Applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is willing to support their application. 

As the Quality & Compliance Officer, you will support the ongoing development, maintenance and improvement of Apunipima's Quality Management System and associated compliance, audit, and risk management activities.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Supporting accreditation readiness and ongoing compliance activities 
• Coordinating and conducting internal audits 
• Monitoring corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives 
• Supporting organisational risk management activities 
• Maintaining quality management and document control systems 
• Assisting with compliance reporting and governance requirements 
• Delivering training and support to staff in the use of quality systems 
• Contributing to quality, risk, and compliance projects across the organisation 

About You: 

You are an organised and collaborative professional with experience in quality, compliance, governance, auditing, accreditation, risk management or business improvement. 
You may come from the health, community services, aged care, disability, government, education or other regulated sectors. 
We would love to hear from candidates with experience in: 

• Quality Management Systems (QMS) 
• Accreditation and compliance frameworks 
• Internal or external auditing 
• Risk management and continuous improvement 
• Governance, assurance or compliance functions 
• Document control and records management 
• Electronic quality or compliance management systems 
• Staff training and capability development 

Essential Requirements 

• Relevant qualification in business, health administration, practice management, quality, governance, compliance, risk management or related discipline, or equivelant demonstrated experience
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence
• Blue Card (Working with Children Card), or willing to obtain 
• National Police Check, or willing to obtain 
• Ability to travel throughout Cape York communities 

Why work for us? 

• Competitive salary $99,391 per annum 
• 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading 
• Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 & $2,600 for meals & entertainment benefit per year 
• Fitness Passport
• Modern facilities and resources 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive and experienced Quality and Compliance Team 
• An excellent opportunity to develop your career in quality, compliance, accreditation and auditing. 

Our Culture 

Apunipima, meaning "united - all in one" in Injinoo Ikya, was established in 1994 to advocate and support the health needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cape York. Over the years, Apunipima has expanded to become a key primary health care provider across Cape York. Guided by the "Apunipima Way" Apunipima is committed to service by the people, for the people, upholding the right to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge and respect the voices of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Cape York and ensure our services are culturally responsive, informed, respectful, and ethically sound. 

How to Apply 

Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima Cape York Health Council. If you're interested in this role, submit your application, including your resume & cover letter. 

Applications close 21 August 2026. 

If you're interested in this role, please contact Kylie Gabutto via email ••••@apunipima.org.au or mobile 04•• ••• 717