Role purpose

Associate Consultants are responsible for conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis to support complex client engagements. They will work on investigative due diligence, threat analysis, forensic investigation projects, as well as problem solving and strategic intelligence matters to support clients' M&A activity, market entry, dispute resolution efforts and others. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker and inquisitive individual with a solid understanding of Australia’s business and political environment.

Role tasks and responsibilities

Intelligence collection, research and analysis

• Conduct OSINT, social media intelligence (SOCMINT), public record research and human intelligence to produce high-quality analysis that addresses clients’ key questions.
• Research new sources of information and develop capabilities to collect and analyse information in support of consulting engagements.
• Provide guidance to Consultants on the availability and cost of public record information and advise on the optimum research approach, including social media research.

Consulting responsibilities

• Work closely with Consultants to produce high-quality, client-ready reports (typically 10-30 pages in length) that help clients to make decisions.
• Ensure that all reports are delivered according to agreed deadlines and within budget.

Marketing and business development

• Conduct research and prepare material (e.g. client or sector briefs) to support marketing and business development activities.

Essential

• Passion for OSINT, SOCMINT and internet research.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• Excellent investigative research and writing skills.
• Ability to summarise, process and communicate information clearly.
• Ability to think critically and unravel complex information.
• Keen interest in political and business trends across Australia-Pacific.
• Understanding of common commercial transactions: IPOs, M&A, JVs etc.
• Familiarity with company annual reports and other company documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Experience in an OSINT, protective intelligence or analyst role in either the public or private sector, OR experience producing investigative due diligence, enhanced due diligence or reputational due diligence reports.
• Experience in conducting social media research and using related tools.
• Experience in data analysis and data visualisation solutions.
• Experience in use of corporate, media and other specialist databases.
• Experience working within professional services.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

As a Systems Safety Assurance Project Manager within the Egis Advisory business, you will be responsible for undertaking activities that will provide a high level of advice to deliver tangible solutions to our clients within the Defence sector.

You will also be responsible for:

• Lead project management for Systems Safety and Systems Assurance for a range of projects as directed by the Defence Lead.
• Utilise assigned resources to manage safety case development, systems assurance activities and general safety / human factors reports.
• Conduct Independent Safety Assessments as required by the client and/or project.
• Identify improvements and actions required to ensure compliance with Safety Legislation and Safety Management Systems, with advice and support to implement necessary changes.
• Perform Systems Assurance reviews and preparation of compliance demonstration arguments using Goal Structured Notation.
• Prepare and develop Safety Assurance Reports and related documents.
• Produce high quality documents deliverables within short time frames such as hazard analysis and hazard logs.
• Assist and support preparation of proposals as required.

About this opportunity

We specialise in the manufacture and supply of rigid plastic and metal packaging servicing for the consumer and industrial sectors.

As Quality Manager you will be accountable for the effectiveness and efficiency of the Quality & Food Safety Management System across the Villawood site. This is a pivotal role within the business and experience in developing technical documents, writing reports, presenting quality compliance status information, data analysis, metrics and general overviews to the leadership team and customers is essential. The Quality Manager is responsible for monitoring and driving compliance to meet certification and PACT Group requirements. Working under the direction of the Site Manager this role addresses quality concerns and facilitates and drives solutions that lead to customer satisfaction and significantly reduced plant costs. In this visible role, you will lead a team of 6 Quality Assurance personnel across a 24/5 operation and report to the Site Manager.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Comply with Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Engage in Safety walks, safety audits and WH&S campaigns
• Report workplace hazards
• Ensure that the Quality Management System conforms to Customer, PACT, ISO 9001 and other certification, regulatory and legal requirements
• Drive quality projects across the site- Manufacturing and laboratory
• Manage and develop QA/QC activities including coordination of day-to-day duties for QA/ QC employees- oversee the QC lab including staff, equipment and testing activities
• Execute processes, QMS/ documentation control change control, risk management, risk assessment, non-conformance and CAPA management, 3rd party management, Customers and New Projects in compliance with relevant standards.
• Ensure continuous improvement of quality systems and processes through internal and external audit processes
• Ensure GMP compliance is implemented across QC/QA departments - implementation and maintenance of required standards, test methods, specifications, and procedures.
• Report on the performance of the QMS including the specific needs for improvement.
• Conduct periodic management review meetings. Work closely with customers, employees and external contractors to ensure requirements are understood and met.
• Maintain quality standards, specifications and process control plans to facilitate the manufacture of packaging that meets customer expectations.
• Ensure Quality assurance procedures are implemented throughout the process and audit for compliance.
• Maintain the program for timely and accurate inspection/calibration of monitoring and measuring devices.
•   Lead the investigation of internal and external quality incidents and CAR’s, ensuring timely reporting, effectiveness of preventative actions and timely close out.
• Ensure all relevant staff associated with manufacturing are trained in key quality activities and processes.

Your skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Manufacturing or Engineering required or  extensive Quality Management Experience.
• Internal audit qualification preferred.
• HACCP/ Food Safety qualification desirable.
• Extensive experience as a Quality Manager in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing sites certified to at least two of the following standards. ISO9001, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, CODEX HACCP.
• Proven people leadership to drive quality improvements with a collaborative and enabling approach.
• Visible belief and demonstrated leadership in a Zero Harm culture
• Ability to remain resilient, calm and composed when under pressure.
• Ability to engage and influence others.