Quality Assurance Advisor

Austal; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global shipbuilder seeks a Quality Assurance Advisor in Cairns to provide QA services within the In-Service Support Business Unit. Key responsibilities include conducting compliance audits, documenting quality issues, and assisting in QMS maintenance. Candidates should hold a diploma in Quality Assurance or related fields and have experience in manufacturing or project management. Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive and dynamic work environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing, supply chain or project management environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management systems related to shipbuilding and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality Assurance services within the In-Service Support Business Unit.
• Conduct audits and report on compliance to Quality policies.
• Document quality issues and performance measures for review.
• Develop corrective actions from root cause analysis activities.
• Assist in maintenance and deployment of QMS documentation.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma or recognized equivalency certification in Quality Assurance, Lean Management, Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Why Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities located in Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

About The Opportunity

As a key member of the Quality Team, the Quality Assurance (QA) Advisor will provide Quality Assurance services within the In‑Service Support Business Unit based in Cairns.

What’s Involved

• The role of the QA Advisor includes the following activities to support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the deployed Quality Management System (QMS):
• Conduct audits and report on compliance to Quality policies and procedures in line with the Austal Internal Audit Scheule.
• Document quality issues and performance measures for management review.
• Develop corrective actions from root cause analysis activities.
• Assist in the maintenance and deployment of QMS documentation.
• Assist with implementation of Non‑Conformance trend analysis and develop QA Alerts as required.
• Support Business Unit Managers by undertaking quality investigations upon request.

Essential

• Diploma or recognised equivalency certification in Quality Assurance, Lean Management, Engineering or Project Management.
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing, supply chain or project management environment.
• Well‑developed planning and organisational skills.
• Well‑developed level of communication skills in both written and spoken format.

Desirable

• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001, and of working within Quality Management systems as they apply to shipbuilding, defence, oil & gas, supply chain and/or manufacturing.
• Previous industry experience working in a Quality Assurance / Quality Control role.
• Internal auditor training.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Developing analytical, problems solving skills and systematic thinking.

Why Austal

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.