Become part of our Passionate, Collaborative & Inclusive team 

• Make a difference by inspiring and driving a sustainable water future.  
• Chatswood based (brand new offices!), hybrid work environment, immediate start, F/T Perm 

About us: The Australian Water Association (AWA) is a national not-for-profit organisation and Australia’s biggest water network. Our Purposeis to inspire and drive a sustainable water future.  We work with almost 400 volunteers to provide opportunities for our members to Share, Connect and Inspire through our networks, events, programs and content. We also contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in our region through our International Program.

This is a wonderful time to join our innovative organisation as we continue to invest and digitally transform into a truly member centric organisation, and you will have an opportunity to contribute to shaping this and making a difference.  

The opportunity:  

• Be part of a dynamic Events, Awards and Digital team showcasing innovative Australian water knowledge and technologies on the national and international stage. 
• Manage and deliver premium in-person, digital and hybrid events in Australia including multi-day and multi-stream conferences, exhibitions, and webinars. 
• Manage the end-to-end production of national and state-based events; everything from program curation and development, managing and engaging with Committees, suppliers, venues, and catering, organising relevant technology requirements and maintaining sponsor relationships, through to financial management and post event reporting. 
• Manage end-to-end delivery of Australian delegations to attend and exhibit at international conferences and exhibitions (e.g. Vietwater) (possible international travel opportunities)  
• Contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in our region. 

We strive to foster a ‘One AWA’ culture by connecting and working closely with our colleagues, this means collaborating with our Member Engagement Managers in each state/territory to produce and deliver major state-based events. You will also work closely with other members of the broader AWA team on a range of projects. 

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• 1-2 years’ experience in an Event Manager or similar role with demonstrated ability to manage events and exhibitions from conception to delivery.  
• Can-do attitude with a willingness to learn.  
• Appreciation of diversity and cultural sensitivities working with international partners  
• Digitally savvy with proven experience delivering hybrid and digital events.   
• Ability to work with volunteer committees to deliver an event.  
• Self-starter with commitment to the team’s overall success  
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously.   
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills An easy, helpful manner and a calm, unflappable approach will also prove very useful! 

Why you’ll love working with AWA: We’re a diverse collection of people who have come together because we share a common goal to inspire positive change. Our team are supportive and we have an open-minded, forward-thinking, and inclusive culture. We offer a range of employee benefits including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment, time off in lieu, a focus on your professional development and mentorship opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave and salary packaging. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:  We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organisation and celebrate difference in all that we do.  

We believe our people are our greatest asset and by supporting and incorporating their diverse talents, knowledge, perspectives, and experiences, we can strengthen our relationships with our members and influence real change.  

We are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, gender, skills, abilities and locations.  

To apply: Please provide a covering letter specifically addressing the selection criteria together with your CV by no later than Monday 4 March 2024

Our Company

At Histopath, we’ve assembled a team of specialist pathologists, scientists, and innovators – all committed to delivering the best possible patient care. For 25 years, we’ve been trusted by clinicians and their patients. Today we’re the largest pathology practice in Australia, founded and still owned by pathologists. We’re pioneering advances in digital pathology and artificial intelligence that will revolutionise how we diagnose and treat diseases. All in aid of a future that’s clearer – for our patients, their doctors and their families.

We prioritise our values:

• Teamwork – leveraging individual strength to achieve our objectives and to foster a supportive and collaborative culture – which is results driven
• Accountability – we take ownership and are responsible for our actions, we honour our commitments and strive to create a culture of high performers
• Integrity – having strong ethical principles in all our tasks and interactions
• Continuous Improvement – we strive to continuously enhance our processes and our service we offer to our doctors, clinics, hospitals and patients

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Histology Manager. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the Histology laboratory including but not limited to operational management, quality assurance, staffing, workflows, time management, technician training, equipment maintenance, vendor agreements and more.  You will be a LEAN advocate and ensure the laboratory follows all LEAN principles.    

Key responsibilities:

• Train new team members in LEAN practices, time management, and prioritisation. 
• Identify and address value stream waste, applying LEAN principles for waste reduction. 
• Document LEAN progress using metrics and visuals. 
• Lead, manage and supervise the laboratory team including recruitment, workforce allocation (rostering), and facilitation of team meetings, performance management issues and participation in any disciplinary matters. 
• Maintain a department environment which promotes cooperation between co-workers.     
• Establish and maintain all laboratory records in accordance with specifications. 
• Ensure that all equipment within the Laboratory is functioning properly and ensures that all personnel is educated on proper techniques of operation. 
• Provide technical expertise regarding problem solving and manages specimen discrepancies including investigating, retraining and resolving, documenting and notification to the COO. 
• Develop and implement laboratory operating policies and procedures including the laboratory quality control program and adhere to ISO and NPAAC requirements.    
• Demonstrate a strong sense of professional ethics and immediately brings to the attention of the COO suspected errors that might impact patient care. 
• Participate in the safety training program of the company and makes certain that staff are properly trained. 
• Expand the laboratory portfolio by helping to develop new research projects and proposals. 
• Recommend measures to improve testing procedures, use of equipment and any need for new equipment.   

Requirements

• Tertiary Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Histology laboratory.
• Minimum 3 years of Supervisory experience required.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workflow to meet the company’s and client requirements.
• Experience with purchasing and consumable levels within agreed budgets
• Ability to consistently maintain compliance with Histopath’s standard operating procedures at all times.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service with a high level of interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders with a diverse range of people at all levels.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration based on your experience.
• A strong support system of passionate co-workers who are driven to succeed.
• An opportunity to be part of a company that is a leader in its space.
• A highly transparent leadership team.
• Development opportunities and career growth.
   

Are you ready to join our team and help take our company to the next level?  If so, please ensure you attach a cover letter and resume to your application.  We look forward to meeting you! 

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Highgate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of packaging and processing consumables to food manufacturers across Australia.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager to join our growing business, working from our state-of-the-art Melbourne office and warehouse facility in Truganina.

Supported by management, your role will be to take ownership of all facets of the management of our HSEQ system, including:

• Ensure compliance with ISO/FSSC22000 GFSI food safety and ISO14001 environmental standards, taking responsibility to implement changes and continuous improvements.
• Owning the process of quality issue resolution from start to end, engaging all relevant stake holders.
• Proficient response for customers & staff to quality issues & questionnaires, providing technical support, and sustaining customer loyalty by delivering a positive experience.
• Conduct quality assurance investigations of non-conforming products and processes, including identifying underlying causes, and developing and coordinating recommended corrective actions.
• Analyse trends, targeting root causes to develop and implement solutions to reduce customer facing impacts. 
• Develop strategies to promote and instil a robust food safety & quality culture.
• Develop environmental innovations to improve the EMS and reduce our ecological impact.
• Lead CI to ensure successful integration of the company’s FSMS, EMS & WHS systems, with the objective of proactively preventing problems.
• Induct, Train and ensure Competency of HSEQ Team Members (and other areas with HSEQ System Interactions) for compliance. 
• Generate reports and analyse KPIs related to complaints, customers, vendors, query close out, CRM, etc.
• Management of inventory quality, ensuring new deliveries meet our standards.
• Assistance with supplier returns by reason of quality.
• Registration and compliance of products for HACCP certification.

Minimum requirements needed for this role include:

• 3+ years’ experience within Quality Assurance, having maintained a QMS system encompassing ISO compliance, including adherence to changing legal requirements.
• Skills with auditing, compliance and working within a team to drive change.
• Sound experience across managing HSEQ functions.
• Proficient in data analysis tools for identifying improvement areas e.g. Advanced Excel.
• DMS SharePoint experience will be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Be solutions focused with ability to make quick and correct decisions.
• Qualification and training to support your application.

Benefits we offer include:

• Rewarding remuneration, and additional bonuses and rewards
• An inclusive, fun recognition program
• Full time, long-term career opportunity
• Young, passionate, and energetic team
• Positive, happy, and fun working environment
• Recently built office and warehousing facility with excellent amenities

You can learn more about Highgate by visiting our website: www.highgategroup.net.au.

Training will be provided, but you'll have to be a fast learner with experience and talent, and have an outgoing, passionate, positive attitude.

If you would like to join a winning team, and you can see yourself excelling as a result of working within the dynamics of this culture, we're very keen to start our interview process so you can convince us!

We look forward to receiving your application.

Note - only successful candidates will be contacted.

Must be living in Australia, and be willing to work from our Melbourne (Truganina) office.

Although no two days are ever the same, there are some things that you can expect to be involved in regularly this includes 

• Offering customers a high level of service, through styling advice, product knowledge and store experience 
• Analysing selling information and working with the store manager, maximise the sales performance of your department 
• Leading a team of sales assistants to achieve excellent standards of service 
• Supporting recruitment and ensure induction and training to new starters is carried out 
• Assisting the store manager to identify future talents and putting together development plans to support their progression 
• Overseeing store operations  
• Being a COS brand ambassador and providing the best experience for our customers. 
• Stepping into the role of Store Manager in their absence 

Team Summary

The Consumer Solutions team are responsible for managing and optimizing Credit, Debit and Prepaid portfolios in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

We are looking for someone to work closely with Visa’s most important portfolios including banks, credit unions and fintech clients to ensure they achieve market leading growth.

What a Senior Account Manager, Consumer Solutions - Optimisation, AUNZSP does at Visa:

This role is a member of Visa’s Consumer Solutions team reporting to the Director of Credit Products. This team is focused on maintaining a close relationship with our key clients; developing an intimate understanding of their business objectives; and providing thought provoking insights into the performance of their portfolios.

Your strong project management, analytical and communication skills combined with an understanding of payments will ensure that Visa is best positioned to help our clients optimize and grow revenue.

This role typically suits an ambitious professional in the banking or technology industry that is looking to expand both their experience and capabilities having come from a Product, Analytics, Consulting or Partnership Management backdrop.

Key Responsibilities:

• This role will support key strategic clients in Australia and New Zealand helping them deliver on their growth ambitions.
• Co-ordinate a program of business and industry updates to the client delivering thought leadership, data analysis, meaningful insights and global best practices.
• Lead the delivery of optimization projects focused on helping our clients scale and grow.
• Leverage data analysis and insights to support strategy development by understanding ongoing portfolio performance.
• Developing portfolio insights based on client data and by comparing performance to other market participants.
• Analysing the appropriateness and desirability of differing value propositions to identify the optimal solution for each client scenario.
• Identifying, structuring and delivering best practice thought leadership to clients.
• Developing repeatable set-play approaches to drive improved client and Visa revenue.
• We support flexible working options and industry leading compensation & benefits.
• Be responsible for managing the development and execution of plans, including tasks, resources and reports.
• Lead and co-ordinate project meetings between Visa and client project initiative leads.
• Facilitate and direct internal Visa support areas in response to ad hoc client requests and ensure the delivery of risk, marketing, product, operations and innovation support.
• You will proactively identify and develop new business opportunities with regards to Value Added Services offered by Visa.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to model commercial proposals for new products and services.
• You will work closely with local and regional colleagues to evolve the overall portfolio optimization strategy.
• Analyse portfolio and campaign performance to iterate on the strategy and ensure focus is on the right areas of the business.
• Oversee portfolio governance including budgeting, timelines, and resource management.
• Bring in Visa expertise from the broader business when required.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

What you’ll do:

Join carsales as a PR Manager (12 month maternity leave cover). Working within the marketing and content team, you will also engage with various internal departments across the organisation and collaborate closely with our Global Corporate Affairs team. This role will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive PR strategies and campaigns aimed at increasing our company's brand image and reputation, thought leadership, and visibility within the industry.
• Nurture and maintain relationships with both consumer and trade focused media outlets, bloggers, influencers, and community partners to secure positive coverage and endorsements.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and stakeholders to craft and distribute media releases and press material.
• Identify and leverage opportunities for thought leadership and speaking engagements at industry conferences, events, and forums to showcase our expertise and insights.
• Increase visibility of our brand through industry leading events and awards, as well as seek opportunities for us to  elevate our brand at events through activations, sponsorships and/or speaking engagements.
• Proactively monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive landscape, and leverage insights to inform PR strategies and messaging. 

PaidRight exists to restore trust between employers and employees when it comes to pay. We envision a world where employee payment compliance is a given and payroll data drives business optimisation.

We are a small, well funded company that services some of the biggest names in the country and are currently looking for people to join our exciting team.

What you will do: 

• Conduct high level reviews of industrial relations legislation and instruments, particularly modern awards and enterprise agreements 
• Ability to identify ambiguities in industrial instruments and translate to simple questions/understanding 
• Implement and maintain databases with relevant industrial relations regulatory changes, legal cases and court decisions
• Improve on processes and databases
• Create content for industrial relations updates for online distribution
• Host industrial relations introduction sessions for new employees 
• Collaborate across teams and assist understanding of industrial relation laws

• Bachelor of Law 
• 2 years experience 
• Proven ability to interpret and apply legislation
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We are a young scale-up with plenty of space for career development. You will be given every opportunity to learn and grow in a fast paced, growing company. We like to be social by having team lunches, dinners and our quarterly strategy sessions usually involve great social and cultural events.