Quality Assurance Lead

ASC Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Additional leave

Parental leave

Subsidised childcare

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Diverse environment

Staff discounts

Job summary

ASC, Australia’s premier submarine company, is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to drive QA and compliance across the organisation. You will lead QA processes, audits, and continual improvement initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

You will work with stakeholders to ensure ISO 9001 standards are met, manage investigations and corrective actions, and contribute to the Integrated Management System in Osborne and surrounding sites. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration and results.

Qualifications

• Lead auditor with internal and third-party audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards.
• Experience leading investigations and corrective actions.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and drive cross‑functional improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continual improvement of QA processes, systems and frameworks across ASC.
• Participate in internal audits and support maintenance of certifications and compliance obligations.
• Lead investigations, corrective actions and continual improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance on quality management, regulatory compliance and contractual requirements.
• Support the Integrated Management System development and implementation.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to meet quality objectives and compliance requirements.
• Coach and uplift capability across quality teams and broader functions.

Skills

Lead Auditor

Quality Assurance

Auditing

ISO 9001

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Quality Management / Engineering / Science degree

Job description

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines - the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

As the Quality Assurance Lead, you will lead quality assurance and compliance activities, support continual improvement initiatives and audit processes, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure quality standards are achieved across the organisation. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a complex and highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of quality assurance processes, systems and frameworks across the organisation.
• Participate in internal audit programs and support the maintenance of organisational certifications and compliance obligations.
• Lead and facilitate quality investigations, corrective actions and continual improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on quality management, regulatory compliance and contractual requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of the Integrated Management System.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners, to ensure quality objectives and compliance requirements are achieved.
• Coach, mentor and uplift capability across quality teams and broader business functions.
  

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Quality Management, Engineering, Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years experience in quality assurance management, auditing, or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, quality assurance methodologies, and industry standards including ISO 9001.
• Experience in developing and implementing quality processes to meet requirements.
• Lead Auditor qualification and proven experience conducting internal and actively participating in third-party audits within integrated management systems.
• Experience leading investigations, corrective actions and process improvement initiatives to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships.
  

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.
  

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 2500-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear‑powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.