Quality Advisor

Saunders; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Additional paid leave days

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive workplace culture

Years of Service rewards

Job summary

Saunders is seeking a Quality Advisor to support the delivery of high-quality, compliant construction and maintenance projects across our business in Sydney. You will implement and maintain QA/QC systems, verify compliance with project requirements and standards, and drive continuous improvement across project environments.

Working with project teams, subcontractors and clients, you will prepare ITPs, inspection checklists and MDRs, monitor activities for compliance, and lead internal and

Qualifications

• A relevant trade certificate or degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality management or a related discipline.
• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or SHEQ roles within construction, fabrication, industrial maintenance or related industries.
• A recognised welding supervision or inspection qualification, such as AS 1796 Certificate 10, AS 2214 or CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector.
• A sound understanding of quality management systems, inspection processes, compliance requirements and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience preparing and managing quality documentation, including ITPs, quality plans, audit reports and manufacturing records.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain requirements clearly, listen actively and work effectively with colleagues, clients and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of project-specific QA/QC systems, plans and procedures.
• Prepare, review and compile Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspection checklists, MDRs and other project quality documentation.
• Monitor and inspect project activities to verify compliance with approved documentation, company standards, client requirements, regulatory obligations and applicable industry codes.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits, identify and track non-conformances, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide quality oversight across multidisciplinary construction and maintenance activities, including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, tank, electrical and instrumentation works.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure quality requirements are understood and maintained throughout project delivery.
• Support quality performance reporting, inspections, training and relevant SHEQ system administration.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering/quality management degree

Trade certificate in engineering

Tools

Aconex

Job description

Saunders is an Australian integrated infrastructure services business. We engineer, build and maintain critical infrastructure across Defence & Government, Water, Energy, and Resources & Industrials.

We partner with leading organisations to deliver high-compliance projects and long-term asset support in operationally sensitive environments.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Quality Advisor to support the delivery of high-quality, compliant construction and maintenance projects across our business.

Working closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients, you will help implement and maintain quality systems, verify compliance with project requirements and applicable standards, and drive continuous improvement across project and operational environments.

As a Quality Advisor, you will:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of project-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) systems, plans and procedures.
• Prepare, review and compile Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspection checklists, Manufacturers' Data Reports (MDRs) and other project quality documentation.
• Monitor and inspect project activities to verify compliance with approved documentation, company standards, client requirements, regulatory obligations and applicable industry codes.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits, identify and track non-conformances, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide quality oversight across multidisciplinary construction and maintenance activities, including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, tank, electrical and instrumentation works.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure quality requirements are understood and maintained throughout project delivery.
• Support quality performance reporting, inspections, training and relevant SHEQ system administration.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You will bring practical QA/QC experience, strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach to achieving compliant project outcomes.

• A relevant trade certificate or degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality management or a related discipline.
• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or SHEQ roles within construction, fabrication, industrial maintenance or related industries.
• A recognised welding supervision or inspection qualification, such as AS 1796 Certificate 10, AS 2214 or CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector.
• A sound understanding of quality management systems, inspection processes, compliance requirements and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience preparing and managing quality documentation, including ITPs, quality plans, audit reports and manufacturing records.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain requirements clearly, listen actively and work effectively with colleagues, clients and subcontractors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying quality risks and implementing practical solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs, consider different approaches and work across office and site environments.
• A current General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• A current Class C driver's licence.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Lead auditor or external assessor qualification.
• AICIP or API 653 inspector certification.
• Experience in tank construction.
• Experience in structural, mechanical and piping projects.
• Certificate IV qualifications in Work Health and Safety and/or Training and Assessment.
• Experience using Aconex or similar document management systems.

THE BENEFITS

• A competitive remuneration and rewards package.
• Additional paid leave days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• A supportive workplace culture.
• Years of Service recognition and rewards.

Our 'One Team' culture is built on collaboration, trust and shared accountability, creating an environment where people at every stage of their career can contribute and make a meaningful impact.

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. We encourage applications from people of all ages, individuals with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive workplace. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.

WHO WE ARE

Saunders is an Australian integrated infrastructure services business. We engineer, build and maintain critical infrastructure across Defence & Government, Water, Energy, and Resources & Industrials.

We partner with leading organisations to deliver high-compliance projects and long-term asset support in operationally sensitive environments.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Quality Advisor to support the delivery of high-quality, compliant construction and maintenance projects across our business.

Working closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients, you will help implement and maintain quality systems, verify compliance with project requirements and applicable standards, and drive continuous improvement across project and operational environments.

As a Quality Advisor, you will:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of project-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) systems, plans and procedures.
• Prepare, review and compile Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspection checklists, Manufacturers' Data Reports (MDRs) and other project quality documentation.
• Monitor and inspect project activities to verify compliance with approved documentation, company standards, client requirements, regulatory obligations and applicable industry codes.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits, identify and track non-conformances, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide quality oversight across multidisciplinary construction and maintenance activities, including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, tank, electrical and instrumentation works.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure quality requirements are understood and maintained throughout project delivery.
• Support quality performance reporting, inspections, training and relevant SHEQ system administration.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You will bring practical QA/QC experience, strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach to achieving compliant project outcomes.

• A relevant trade certificate or degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality management or a related discipline.
• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or SHEQ roles within construction, fabrication, industrial maintenance or related industries.
• A recognised welding supervision or inspection qualification, such as AS 1796 Certificate 10, AS 2214 or CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector.
• A sound understanding of quality management systems, inspection processes, compliance requirements and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience preparing and managing quality documentation, including ITPs, quality plans, audit reports and manufacturing records.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain requirements clearly, listen active and work effectively with colleagues, clients and subcontractors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying quality risks and implementing practical solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs, consider different approaches and work across office and site environments.
• A current General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• A current Class C driver's licence.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Internal auditor qualification.
• Lead auditor or external assessor qualification.
• NACE/AMPP coating inspection qualification.
• AICIP or API 653 inspector certification.
• Experience in tank construction.
• Experience in structural, mechanical and piping projects.
• Certificate IV qualifications in Work Health and Safety and/or Training and Assessment.
• Experience using Aconex or similar document management systems.

THE BENEFITS

• A competitive remuneration and rewards package.
• Cost-of-living discounts.
• Additional paid leave days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• A supportive workplace culture.
• Years of Service recognition and rewards.

Our 'One Team' culture is built on collaboration, trust and shared accountability, creating an environment where people at every stage of their career can contribute and make a meaningful impact.

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. We encourage applications from people of all ages, individuals with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive workplace. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.