Quality Assurance Engineer

Concentis; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentis in Townsville, Australia, is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to support a large-scale greenfield mining project advancing through construction. You will ensure quality systems, processes, and standards are implemented on site, aiding compliance, risk management and continuous improvement.

The role requires 5+ years in QA on major construction/mining projects, with the ability to work a site-based 2/1 roster and collaborate with project teams across engineering and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in quality assurance within major construction, mining, infrastructure, or heavy industry projects.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, inspection processes, audits and compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, construction specifications and quality records.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work on a site-based 2/1 roster.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality assurance systems and processes across construction and infrastructure activities.
• Conduct quality inspections, audits, surveillance activities, and compliance reviews.
• Review construction documentation including ITPs, specifications, drawings, and quality records.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Identify, manage, and report quality risks, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, reporting, and project records.
• Work closely with engineering, construction, and project teams to promote quality excellence.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Construction experience

Stakeholder engagement

Audits & compliance

Attention to detail

Site roster management

Job description

Our client is seeking experienced Quality Assurance Engineers to support a large-scale greenfield mining project currently progressing through major construction and infrastructure works.

This is an exciting opportunity for a QA professional with a strong construction and project background to contribute to the successful delivery of a new mining operation. You will play a critical role in ensuring quality systems, processes, and standards are effectively implemented across site activities, supporting compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Working on a 2 weeks on / 1 week off roster, you will collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and site teams to monitor quality performance, conduct inspections and audits, manage documentation, and ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with approved specifications and project requirements.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality assurance within major construction, mining, infrastructure, or heavy industry projects, with demonstrated experience supporting complex project delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain quality assurance systems and processes across construction and infrastructure activities.
• Conduct quality inspections, audits, surveillance activities, and compliance reviews.
• Review construction documentation including ITPs, specifications, drawings, and quality records.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Identify, manage, and report quality risks, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, reporting, and project records.
• Work closely with engineering, construction, and project teams to promote quality excellence.

About You:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a Quality Assurance Engineering role within mining, construction, infrastructure, or heavy industry projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting major construction projects, ideally within a greenfield development environment.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, inspection processes, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, construction specifications, and quality records.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors, engineering teams, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to work on a site-based 2/1 roster.

Why Join This Project:

This is an opportunity to be part of the development of a new mining operation from the ground up. You will play an integral role in ensuring quality outcomes across major infrastructure works while working alongside experienced project professionals in a dynamic construction environment.

With the project in a significant growth phase, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a landmark development and make a meaningful impact on the successful delivery of a future operating asset.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and impairments, and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.

Concentis and the partners we work with, are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect and equal consideration.