National Operations Manager (Audit & Certifications)

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

About the Role

As the National Operations Manager you will provide national leadership to audit teams and certification operations, ensuring services are delivered safely, professionally and in accordance with accreditation requirements. You will play a critical role in improving operational efficiency, maintaining auditor capability, achieving utilisation targets and supporting the continued growth of our certification services.

This role is open to candidates located in Sydney or Melbourne , and we encourage applications from both locations.

About You

You are a confident people leader with strong operational, commercial and customer-focused capability. You understand audit and certification environments and know how to bring teams together to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes across a national business.

Why Join Us?

At SGS, you will be part of a global organisation with a strong reputation for technical excellence, integrity and service quality. We offer a collaborative and supportive culture, opportunities to grow your expertise, and the chance to contribute to work that helps create a safer, better and more interconnected world.

SGS is committed to providing a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

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If you are ready to lead national operations in a dynamic audits and certifications environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Lead national audit and certification operations to deliver safe, compliant and efficient outcomes.; Manage audit teams to meet scheduling, utilisation, productivity and quality objectives.; Maintain compliance with accreditation requirements, including JASANZ and relevant program obligations.; Drive operational performance through effective KPI monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement.; Support workforce planning, auditor capability, training and skills matrix management.; Partner with the Business Manager on business planning, cost management, P&L performance and growth initiatives.; Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and internal teams, acting as an escalation point when required.; Promote a strong culture of HSE leadership, integrity, professionalism and service excellence.

Requirements

Proven experience leading operational teams in audit, certification, compliance, quality or related professional services environments.; Strong understanding of certified management systems, audit operations, standards and regulatory requirements.; Experience managing financial performance, operational KPIs, resource planning and business improvement initiatives.; Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.; A customer-focused and commercially aware approach, with the ability to balance quality, compliance and business outcomes.; Strong organisational skills and confidence working with Microsoft Office and business reporting tools.; Experience in food safety or other certified management systems auditing will be highly regarded.

Benefits

As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work; Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business; Paid parental leave; Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations; Corporate health & wellbeing offers; Ongoing learning & development; Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally); SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback