Quality Assurance Manager - South Australia

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Six months paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join our AUKUS team in Australia. You will lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive Project Quality Management Plan, integrating quality requirements across design, construction and commissioning.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience in major projects, with ISO 9001 knowledge and a track record of audit leadership. Australian citizenship and NV1 security clearance eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Quality Management.
• 7–10+ years in construction, engineering or major project delivery.
• Quality management qualifications such as Lead Auditor or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of the Project Quality Management Plan.
• Maintain quality systems and controls across delivery phases.
• Review specifications to meet assurance obligations and acceptance criteria.
• Provide quality leadership to project teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop KPIs to drive quality outcomes across the project.
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Quality leadership

Audit management

Process improvement

Quality systems

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Engineering degree

Quality management qualification

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

About the project

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part of Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program.

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia,will play a central role in supporting Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) to develop and deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia.We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licensee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

Benefits

At Laing O’Rourke, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O’Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities

• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees

• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave

• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers

Learn more about our Benefits & Rewards and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join our AUKUS team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Project Quality Management Plan, ensuring quality requirements are effectively integrated into all phases of project delivery.
• Establish and maintain project quality management systems, processes and controls to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Review client specifications, standards and quality requirements to ensure all project assurance obligations, deliverables and acceptance criteria are clearly defined and achieved.
• Provide quality leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of quality, compliance, right-first-time delivery and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement and monitor project quality objectives, performance measures and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive quality outcomes across the project.
• Lead audit and assurance activities, including internal audits, surveillance activities and external assessments, ensuring findings are effectively managed and closed out.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement and commissioning teams to ensure quality requirements are embedded throughout project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client representatives, delivery partners, regulators and certification bodies to support project assurance objectives.
• Ensure project quality records, documentation and evidence are maintained to support compliance, traceability and project handover requirements.

About You

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7-10 years' experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing or major project delivery environments.
• Relevant quality management qualification, such as a Certificate of Attainment in Quality Management, Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance, quality management or project assurance roles on major infrastructure, defence, construction, energy or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and relevant industry standards, including ISO 9001 and associated assurance frameworks.
• Proven experience developing and implementing project quality management plans, assurance processes and governance frameworks.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.