Quality Leader – Rail & Transit (Maryborough)

Downer Group; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer Group in Maryborough is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality function within the Rail & Transit Systems team at the Maryborough Service Delivery Centre on the Fraser Coast. You will shape quality across a complex operation, drive risk management, and deliver safe, reliable outcomes while developing the Quality team and partnering with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain.

This leadership role offers exposure across operations, project delivery, continuous

Qualifications

• Demonstrated quality leadership within manufacturing, rail, heavy industry, or similar complex environments.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience leading audits and quality investigations.
• Ability to translate quality data into clear priorities and actions.
• Collaborative leadership with credibility to influence operations and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape the quality approach across the facility, linking assurance and control for safe, reliable delivery.
• Identify quality risks early and turn insights into practical actions for operations and projects.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Projects, Procurement and Supply Chain to improve outcomes and reduce defects.
• Strengthen audit, assurance and management systems to support ISO 9001 compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the Quality team with accountability and shared ownership of performance.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001

Audits

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Downer Group in Maryborough is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality function within the Rail & Transit Systems team at the Maryborough Service Delivery Centre on the Fraser Coast. You will shape quality across a complex operation, drive risk management, and deliver safe, reliable outcomes while developing the Quality team and partnering with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain.

This leadership role offers exposure across operations, project delivery, continuous