Quality Inspector

Austal; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Austal is seeking a Quality Inspector based in Henderson, WA, to ensure products and services meet quality and regulatory standards through inspection, auditing and QA activities. You will work with Operations and under a lead, supporting delivery of quality requirements, resolving non-conformances and promoting consistent outcomes across the organisation.

Responsibilities include developing ITPs, coordinating inspections with internal teams and clients, performing audits, reviewing records, and

Qualifications

• Industry-recognised inspection qualification in structural, welding, piping, pressure vessel, paint or fit-out disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in production, quality inspection or quality systems.
• Experience within a manufacturing, fabrication or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and investigation skills.
• Audit experience and the ability to manage conflict, negotiate and facilitate outcomes effectively.
• Shipbuilding or marine industry experience (Desirable).
• Formal investigation or audit training (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control inspections throughout all stages of construction.
• Develop and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and related documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule inspections with internal teams, clients and classification bodies.
• Perform internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance.
• Review and audit inspection records and objective quality evidence (OQE).
• Manage non-conformance reporting and maintain quality performance records.
• Support quality investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop investigation reports and share lessons learned to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Inspection qualification

Job description

About the Opportunity

Based in Henderson, the Quality Inspector will be responsible for ensuring Austal's products and services meet required quality and regulatory standards through inspection, auditing and quality assurance activities. Working closely with Operations and under the guidance of a lead, the role supports the delivery of business quality requirements, identifies and resolves non-conformances, and promotes consistent quality outcomes across the organisation.

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. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.

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.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now. Learn more at austal.com/ssa

What's Involved

• Conduct quality control inspections throughout all stages of construction.
• Develop and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and related documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule inspections with internal teams, clients and classification bodies.
• Perform internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance.
• Review and audit inspection records and objective quality evidence (OQE).
• Manage non-conformance reporting and maintain quality performance records.
• Support quality investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop investigation reports and share lessons learned to prevent recurrence.

You’ll Need

• Industry-recognised inspection qualification in structural, welding, piping, pressure vessel, paint or fit‑out disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in production, quality inspection or quality systems.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, fabrication or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Well‑developed analytical, problem‑solving and investigation skills.
• Audit experience and the ability to manage conflict, negotiate and facilitate outcomes effectively.
• Shipbuilding or marine industry experience. (Desirable)
• Formal investigation or audit training. (Desirable)

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.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia