Quality Assurance Advisor

Austal; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal is seeking a Quality Assurance Advisor based in Henderson, WA, to support delivery of QA activities across Austal Defence Australia programs. You will conduct audits, process surveillance, documentation reviews, and compliance assessments to ensure products, services, and processes meet quality requirements.

You will work with stakeholders across the business to identify non-conformances, support corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement of quality systems and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of auditing principles and quality management processes.
• Experience working in manufacturing, engineering, defence, shipbuilding, or related industries.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Ability to investigate issues and identify practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation control experience.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits and process surveillance activities across operational and project environments.
• Review business processes, products, and services to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Investigate non-conformances and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct Quality Management System (QMS) audits in accordance with established schedules.
• Review and analyse quality records, documentation, and procedures.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Assist with quality reporting, registers, and performance metrics.
• Work with project teams to identify improvement opportunities and enhance compliance outcomes.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing principles

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Documentation control

Job description

Based in Henderson, WA, the Quality Assurance Advisor is responsible for supporting the delivery of quality assurance activities across Austal Defence Australia programs.

Working as part of the Quality team, you will conduct audits, process surveillance activities, documentation reviews, and compliance assessments to ensure products, services, and business processes meet quality requirements. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify non-conformances, support corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across quality systems and procedures.

About Austal

Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

• Conduct quality audits and process surveillance activities across operational and project environments
• Review business processes, products, and services to ensure compliance with quality requirements
• Investigate non-conformances and support corrective and preventive actions
• Conduct Quality Management System (QMS) audits in accordance with established schedules
• Review and analyse quality records, documentation, and procedures
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System
• Assist with quality reporting, registers, and performance metrics
• Work with project teams to identify improvement opportunities and enhance compliance outcomes

You'll Need

• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of auditing principles and quality management processes
• Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, defence, shipbuilding, or related industries
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• Ability to investigate issues and identify practical solutions
• Strong attention to detail and documentation control experience
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

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

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. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.