Construction Quality Lead 2.0

Snowy Hydro Limited; Cooma; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro Limited, on the Snowy 2.0 project, seeks a Construction Quality Lead 2.0 responsible for directing a site-based quality team across major contractor activities and ensuring compliance with Employer’s Requirements, technical specs, and contract terms.

The role involves proactive collaboration with FGJV, Voith Hydro, and other contractors while maintaining QA across multi-shift operations on a Tantangra site with a 14:7 FIFO/DIDO roster.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing quality teams and collaborating with major contractor teams.
• Experience in QA/QC roles within large-scale infrastructure/energy or civil projects.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, construction codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in QA/QC processes, inspections, and audits.
• Proficiency with QA systems, tools, and digital reporting platforms.
• Desirable: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification and familiarity with construction management software (e.g. Aconex, completions software).

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary, site-based quality team to ensure construction meets Employer’s Requirements and contract obligations.
• Collaborate with contractors to drive proactive quality culture and implement continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve quality risks to prevent legacy issues.
• Coordinate and oversee quality inspections, testing regimes, and third-party verifications.
• Manage quality records (NCRs, Lots/Databooks, completions documentation).
• Oversee shift rostering and resources for continuous multi-shift quality coverage.
• Maintain Health, Safety, and Environment compliance and adherence to project plans.

Skills

Leadership

QA/QC Expertise

ISO 9001 Knowledge

Construction Management

Contractor Coordination

Digital Reporting Tools

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Aconex

QA systems

Completions software

Job description

The Construction Quality Lead 2.0 acts directly on behalf of the Snowy 2.0 Owners Team, leading and implementing critical onsite quality management and assurance across project locations. Leading a team across multi-disciplinary site fronts the role oversees major contractor activities—including FGJV and Voith Hydro—ensuring all construction works strictly comply with the Employer’s Requirements (ERs), technical specifications, and contract terms. By proactively collaborating with contractors and driving leadership in quality standards, the Quality Lead prevents issues, fosters contemporary quality records, and manages QA oversight across multi-shift operations. This site-based position operates on a 14:7 FIFO/DIDO roster.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary, site-based quality team to ensure construction meets the Employer’s Requirements, technical specifications, and contract obligations.
• Work collaboratively with our contractors to drive a proactive quality culture and advocate for continuous improvement initiatives and resolve issues early.
• Identify and resolve quality risks across major project fronts to prevent short, medium, and long-term legacy issues affecting Snowy 2.0 performance.
• Coordinate and oversee quality inspections, testing regimes, and third-party verifications.
• Manage quality records, including NCRs, Lots/Databooks, and completions documentation.
• Manage shift rostering and resourcing for continuous multi-shift quality coverage.
• Maintaining strict Health, Safety, and Environment compliance, and adherence to project plans.

About the location

This role is based at our Tantangra site, working on a 14/7 FIFO/DIDO Roster.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. Eligibility for Corporate Membership of Engineers Australia desirable.
• Proven leadership skills with demonstrated experience managing high-performing quality teams and collaborating seamlessly with major contractor teams to drive project excellence.
• Experience in QA/QC roles within construction, preferably on large-scale infrastructure/energy or civil projects.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, construction codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing QA/QC processes, inspections, and audits.
• Proficiency with QA systems, tools, and digital reporting platforms.
• Desirable: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification, familiarity with construction management software (e.g. Aconex, completions software).

About our workforce

At Snowy 2.0, we live by the principle of 'One Team Working Together.' If you are a collaborative leader who leads through partnership and open teamwork, as well as a skilled problem-solver passionate about driving real impact, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of renewable energy and deliver one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Australia’s history.

A few of the benefits we provide

• An annual performance based bonus.
• We provide additional leave over and above the minimum National Employment Standards.
• A Service Award Program - employees reaching continuous employment anniversaries receive additional benefits.
• An employee referral plan - good employees attract similar colleagues.

Position Description

Construction Quality Lead 2.0

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2 years maximum term contract, full-time hours