Darcy Godden
Attributes
Positions
Auditor (Position)
Professions
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
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ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
Mobile
N/A
Email
darcy.godden@equalassurance.com
Credentials
• Master of Health Management | Deakin University
• Master of Business Administration | Australian Institute of Management
• Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership | College for Law Education and Training
• Graduate Certificate in Operational Excellence | Australian Institute of Management
• Graduate Certificate in Management | Australian Institute of Management
• Diploma of Quality Auditing | College for Law Education and Training
• Specialised Training: Understanding Multiple Sclerosis | University of Tasmania
• Specialised Training: Understanding TBI | Menzies Institute for Medical Research
• Integrated Management System Lead Auditor (TL, AU, QM, EM, OH) | LMS TRG
• Lead Auditor & Quality Assessor Training | Australian General Practice Accreditation
• NSQHS Standards Assessor Course | ACSQHC
• NDIS Approved Quality Auditors Scheme Accreditation | Engels Floyd & Associates
• Applied Project Management | Australian Institute of Management
• Effective Communication | Australian Institute of Management
• Implementing Innovation and Continuous Improvement | Australian Institute of Management
• Operational Planning | Australian Institute of Management
• Project Management Fundamentals | Australian Institute of Management
• Risk Management | Australian Institute of Management
• Advanced Risk Management & Lead Auditor Training | Equal Assurance
• Healing through voice, culture and Country | EML
• Using Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge Systems to strengthen families’ resilience | EML
• Working with First Nations families and children: A framework for understanding | EML
• RG146 Compliance Training | Deakin University
• FSRA Financial Advice Accreditation | Kaplan Business School
• Safe Environments for Children and Young People | Department of Human Services
• Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Remote Area Health Corps
• Sexual Health in a Primary Health Care Setting | Remote Area Health Corps
• Continuous Quality Improvement | Remote Area Health Corps
• Human-Centred Design Workshop | Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health
• Clinical Foundations of HIV | Australasian Society for Sexual Health Medicine
• Clinical Foundations of Hepatitis B | Australasian Society for Sexual Health Medicine
Memberships
• Australasian College of Health Service Management - Associate Fellow
• ASHM Health - Member
• Australian HR Institute - Member
• Institute Of Community Directors Australia - Member
• Lowitja Institute - Member
Experiences
Darcy Godden is a highly experienced consultant and executive with deep expertise in integrated management systems and regulatory compliance. He is a certified Lead Auditor across a range of ISO standards, including ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety). Darcy has successfully supported multiple organisations to design, implement, and maintain integrated management systems, ensuring alignment with both certification standards and operational objectives.
His specialist knowledge extends into the allied health and disability services sector, where he brings a strong understanding of the Disability Employment Services Grant Agreement, the National Standards for Disability Services, and the NDIS Practice Standards. Darcy has led the development of culturally safe and compliant systems within Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, balancing clinical governance with cultural integrity.
Academically, Darcy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Health Management, a Graduate Certificate in Operational Excellence and a Graduate Certificate of Management through the Australian Institute of Management. His postgraduate research and professional practice are focused on leadership, system sustainability, and continuous improvement frameworks. He continues to support organisations across the public, private, and community sectors to drive quality, compliance, and impact through best-practice governance and ISO-aligned systems.