Building better systems

Building better systems.

Use our expertise to get your management systems set up for success.

Building better systems.

Building better systems.

Use Southpac Plus's expertise to get your management systems set up for success.

Use our expertise to get your management systems set up for success.

Management Systems Services

We work with clients from a range of industries, including construction, rail, mining, civil engineering, trades, manufacturing, healthcare, labour hire and recruitment, to develop and implement effective Quality, Safety and Environmental Management Systems, as well as offering ongoing consulting and associated services around system design, training and improvement.

Use our expertise to build an Integrated Management System of Quality, Safety & Environment to support your business goals.

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Our consultants are highly knowledgeable and experienced in developing management systems ready for ISO certification. They have helped hundreds of organisations achieve certification by building tailored Integrated Management Systems (IMS). By implementing a QMS alongside safety and environmental systems, our consultants simplify compliance, drive continual improvement, and ensure your organisation meets customer expectations effectively.

Gap assessments are a cost-effective way to determine where your system needs improvement.

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We identify what’s missing to align your system against relevant ISO standards or industry requirements, and provide a detailed report and recommendations to bring your system up to speed.

We’ll help you develop and maintain an internal audit program, to maintain and continually improve your systems, as well as meet requirements for ISO certification.

We can also offer a range of one-off assessments that are cost-effective and will help you identify next steps.

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To maintain ISO certification, Management Reviews need to be conducted at least once a year.

With our deep system knowledge and consulting experience, we guide your review so it’s both ISO-compliant and beneficial to your business.

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Utilise our dedicated consultant one day a month to review your management systems, oversee tasks, and collaborate with your team to drive continuous improvements for optimal system performance.

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As part of the Southpac International Group, all our clients receive access to complementary or discounted auditor training. These courses cover auditing for ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards, helping your team continually improve their knowledge and support the implementation of integrated management systems year-round.

As part of broader organisational change, we can support your team with project management and support, including specific system updates, documentation reviews, or compliance overhauls. Whether you’re implementing a QMS or enhancing integrated management systems, we ensure projects are completed efficiently and aligned with ISO standards.

Why choose Southpac Plus for your management systems?

Management systems are a significant investment for any business, and to be truly effective, they should be unique to each business, not an ‘off the shelf’ solution.

Since 2012, we’ve been working with Australian and New Zealand businesses to develop management systems in Quality, Safety and Environment that are fit for purpose and operational context.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to get your management systems ISO certified, our expertise in management systems goes hand in hand with our ISO-compliant software solution – supporting clients with active, functional systems well beyond the implementation.

Southpac Plus's team collaborates with organizations to create tailored management systems addressing specific operational needs.

About our team

Our consultants have decades of combined experience developing, implementing and maintaining management systems, as well as designing and developing software solutions to support clients to manage their systems.

Southpac Plus's team collaborates with organizations to create tailored management systems addressing specific operational needs.

About our team

Our consultants have decades of combined experience developing, implementing and maintaining management systems, as well as designing and developing software solutions to support clients to manage their systems.

Principal Consultant, Alisdair Graham is a highly experienced management systems specialist. With experience worldwide and across Australia, Alisdair develops and implements risk, quality and compliance management systems and business solutions.

Our Associate Consultant, Evan Chedaille, has a strong background in quality management systems and compliance. His extensive experience covers internal auditing, document management, procedure development and software integration.

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Ongoing Consulting Services

Maintaining your systems without a dedicated internal resource can be challenging. Many of our clients choose our cost-effective ongoing consulting services, utilising our dedicated consultant one day a month to review systems, oversee tasks and collaborate with internal teams to drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Monthly System Oversight
One day per month to assess management system performance, review documents, and ensure overall effectiveness.

Contractual Compliance
Support with managing contractual obligations, including implementing changes from contractual updates and audit findings.

Human Resources
Manage staff competency registers, conduct audits and HR record reviews, and provide guidance on Staff Inductions.

Internal Audits
Develop a comprehensive internal audit plan in collaboration with your company, and facilitate independent internal audits.

Management Meetings
Provide management meeting agendas and attend meetings to deliver system performance data and review actions from meetings.

Goals and Objectives
Provide oversight of goals and objectives and manage associated actions to achieve goals and objectives.

Risk Management
Manage and maintain company risk registers, report on currency and effectiveness of controls, and provide guidance on addressing risk events.

External Audits
Prepare for onsite audits, assist with planning and develop corrective action plans, with the option to attend external audits for an additional daily rate.

What makes a good Quality Management System?

A good Quality Management System (QMS) uses effective processes, clear documentation, and continual improvement to meet customer expectations, streamline operations, and reduce inefficiencies. Tools like document management, audit planning, and real-time monitoring simplify compliance with ISO 9001 and enhance team collaboration.

What are the key elements of a Safety Management System?

A Safety Management System (SMS) focuses on protecting employees, minimising risks, and ensuring compliance with ISO 45001. Key elements include hazard identification, incident management, and maintaining Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS). Centralising these processes reduces administrative burdens while improving safety culture and compliance.

What advantages does an Environmental Management System offer?

An Environmental Management System (EMS) helps organisations identify, manage, and reduce environmental impacts. It ensures compliance with ISO 14001, enhances resource efficiency, minimises waste, and demonstrates environmental responsibility. Implementing an EMS can improve sustainability, reduce costs, and build trust with stakeholders by prioritising environmental performance.

What are the benefits of a certified Integrated Management System?

A certified Integrated Management System (IMS) brings together Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems under one framework. This integration simplifies compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001, improving efficiency and reducing duplication. An IMS helps streamline processes, track progress, and continually improve performance, ensuring your organisation stays competitive and sustainable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An Integrated Management System combines the requirements of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 into one structure. It reduces duplication, simplifies compliance and helps your business manage risks and responsibilities more efficiently.

Yes. We provide full support from initial gap assessments through to certification audits. That includes system development, documentation, internal audits and audit preparation.

Internal audits help test how your system is working in practice. We conduct independent audits that assess compliance, identify risks and highlight areas for improvement. Audits can focus on specific processes, sites or your entire system.

We create policies, procedures, manuals, registers and forms that meet ISO requirements and reflect how work is actually done. Our focus is on clear, usable documentation that supports both compliance and operations.

Yes. We assess your current system to identify any gaps, overlaps or issues. We then help improve the structure and content so it is more effective, easier to maintain and better aligned with your business.

It depends on your size and scope, but most projects take between 8 and 16 weeks. We provide a clear timeline and work closely with your team throughout the process.

Yes. We can implement a traditional system using documents and spreadsheets or a digital system using our SP+ SharePoint platform. Both options are aligned with ISO standards and can be scaled over time.

We help organisations design, implement and improve Quality, Safety and Environmental Management Systems. These systems are aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and built to reflect how your business actually operates.

Our team conducts thorough audits and gap assessments to identify areas of improvement in your management system. We provide detailed reports and recommendations to ensure that your system not only meets ISO standards but also supports your business objectives effectively.

In addition, our consultants can work directly with your key team members to ensure you are prepared for third party management system audits. We can also manage your internal audit schedule, and perform independent internal audits on your system.

Management systems should be reviewed at least annually, though more frequent reviews may be necessary based on industry dynamics or business changes.

To maintain effective Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems compliant with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001, our system review service is ideal for clients with limited time and resources. This is especially important for clients with ISO certified systems, to ensure preparedness for surveillance and re-certification audits.

If your business has undergone substantial change or growth, contact us to arrange a system review ahead of your next scheduled audit.

Southpac Plus clients benefit from internationally-recognised training provided by Auditor Training Co, part of the Southpac International Group. This includes ISO standards courses and Lead Auditor training, such as the 5-day Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead Auditor course, the 2-day Internal & External Lead Auditor course, and various ISO standards courses like ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.

These programs equip your team with the skills to maintain, audit, and improve your ISO-certified management systems. SP+ clients also receive exclusive discounts and rates on all Auditor Training Co courses, providing added value and ongoing support.​

We start by understanding your business operations, risks, obligations and goals. Then we design a system that fits your processes and supports your people. This approach works across industries like construction, engineering, aviation and professional services.

We combine practical consulting with system design and technology. Our team includes experienced auditors and SharePoint specialists who work together to build systems that are both compliant and easy to use.