IMS & Audit Coordinator

Birdon is passionate about innovation, in-house engineering and problem solving. We don’t shy away from a challenge; we thrive on it. A proudly Australian manufacturer and industry partner, we provide whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime, energy and resource sectors.

As we continue to grow, so too does our team. We are looking for the right candidate to take on the role of IMS & Audit Coordinator . This is a Full-Time role based in our Port Macquarie Shipyard on the beautiful Hastings River.

Position Overview

The IMS & Audit Coordinator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, continuous improvement, and user experience of the Birdon’s Integrated Management System (BIMS). The role ensures controlled documents remain current, accessible, and compliant with company and certification requirements while coordinating the internal and external audit program. The position acts as the primary custodian of the IMS, supporting stakeholders across the business to develop, review, maintain and improve management system documentation and processes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Act as the custodian of the Birdon’s Integrated Management System, ensuring the BIMS remains current, effective, accessible and aligned with business and certification requirements.
• Manage the full document lifecycle for BIMS documentation, including document creation, review, approval, numbering, version control, publication, archiving and compliance with company document control requirements and style guidelines.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and support the development and continual improvement of management system documentation, processes and user experience.
• Develop, maintain and coordinate the Company's internal and external audit program, including audit scheduling, auditor allocation, audit preparation, stakeholder coordination and audit reporting.
• Conduct audits and support the auditor team to verify compliance with management system requirements, identify improvement opportunities and maintain organisational certification and assurance objectives.
• Maintain accurate audit and management system records within designated systems, monitor document review and audit action due dates, provide management reporting, deliver BIMS user training, and ensure sufficient internal auditor capability is maintained across the organisation.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential.

• Experience maintaining management systems certified to standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.
• Training in internal auditing of management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Strong written communication skills with demonstrated experience drafting and editing business documentation.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a document control, quality systems, management systems, audit coordination or similar role.

Desirable.

• Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001.
• Experience using audit and compliance management software, such as Rapid Auditor.
• Experience supporting external certification audits. Certificate IV in Business Administration, Quality Auditing, Work Health and Safety, Project Management, or a related discipline.

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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