About Southpac Certifications

Your Trusted ISO Certification Partner

Southpac Certifications takes a fresh, collaborative approach to ISO certification in Australia and New Zealand, aligning our clients' strengths and areas for improvement with their strategic goals for long-term success.

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Our Purpose

A different approach to ISO Certification

Southpac Certifications was established to assist organisations and leaders to get the best out of their systems and their people. Our reputation has grown around challenging existing norms and being willing to do things differently – right from the start.

Our focus is on continuous improvement for our client’s long-term success, rather than an annual tick-and-flick approach. All of our experienced auditors are committed to equipping organisations with the knowledge, skills, and tools to create a culture that fosters collaboration between systems, staff, clients, and stakeholders. If it benefits your business, we’re here to help you achieve it.

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JASANZ accredited certification body

Southpac is a JASANZ-accredited certification body

For further details relating to our accreditation, see the JASANZ website.

Our Approach

What makes Southpac Certifications different?

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A Supportive Team

Unlike the big name providers, Southpac is a family-owned business, and each client we bring on is personally valued by each member of our team. Whether it's scheduling an audit or checking in with your auditor, our team are available to support, any time. 

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Value Adding Audits

We focus on continual improvement, becoming a partner in our clients’ long-term success.  Our goal is to add value at every audit, not just tick the boxes. Our auditors help clients understand their systems, so they can get the most out of the certification and improve their business. 

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Long Term Partnership

We know businesses value consistency when it comes to having their management systems audited. We always aim to provide that consistency to our clients, with in-house auditors and experienced, reliable contractors. We take pride in returning to our clients and celebrating their progress, year after year.   

Our History

The Southpac Story

From an auditor training organisation to an accredited management systems certification body, see how Southpac Certifications and the wider Southpac International Group has evolved. 

2004

Southpac Aerospace was founded, providing Lead Auditor and Systems training to the aviation industry across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

2011

Southpac Aerospace becomes a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 32353) and delivers a number of nationally accredited training courses and Diplomas, with clients including Qantas, Jetstar, Boeing, Airbus, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), and the Australian Defence Force.

2012

Southpac becomes a JASANZ accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB), with its first scheme, ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, targeting the aerospace industry.

2014

Southpac’s certification arm adds two more schemes to its scope – ISO 45001 OH&S Management Systems, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems – broadening to certify management systems across all industries.

2016

Southpac Aerospace’s complementary business, Systems Management Specialists, officially registers as Southpac International Group, allowing the Southpac name to expand into other high risk industries outside of aviation with training and services in Human & Organisational Performance (HOP), Management Systems and Leadership Development.

2019

Southpac Certifications Pty Ltd is registered as a standalone company, and the business continues to add certified clients from a range of industries across Australia and New Zealand.

2022

Southpac International Group takes the HOPLAB global, supporting organisations all around the world with Human & Organisational Performance (HOP) training and integration.

2023

Southpac Certifications expands its auditing and coordination team to service its growing clientele, adding more staff auditors and regular contract auditors in major centres around Australia and New Zealand

2023

Southpac Aerospace develops its course offering to over 30 courses, with the signature Safety & Lead Auditors Course attended by hundreds of professionals starting or continuing their auditing career.

2024

Following a two-year process, Southpac Certifications is accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) to certify Information Security Management Systems to the ISO 27001:2022 standard – now offering 4 sought-after schemes on scope.

Work with us

Learn more about Southpac Certifications

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Meet the Team

Meet the faces at Southpac Certifications, including our Lead Auditors who drive our approach to Certification Differently.

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Certification Differently

A fresh approach to management systems certification. See how Southpac offers more than a tick.

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Certifications

Get your management systems certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015 or ISO 27001:2022. 

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Reach out to our team or get a Quick Quote and we'll aim to respond in 24 hours.

Join the Southpac Certifications Team

Be part of a fresh approach to ISO Certification

If you’re an experienced Lead Auditor, or looking to build your auditing experience within a supportive and collaborative environment, submit your resume at any time to be reviewed by our team. We’ll reach out if there are any upcoming opportunities.

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