Quality Manager

Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Six months paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Volunteering leave

Exclusive discounts across retailers

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Quality Manager to join our AUKUS team in Osborne, South Australia, delivering Defence infrastructure projects that shape the future. You will ensure compliance with contract requirements and ISO 9001 quality management systems, manage quality risks and audits, and oversee inspection, testing and handover.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of construction/engineering experience, knowledge of Australian Standards, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in engineering

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of construction/engineering project experience.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards (ISO 9001:2015) and industry codes.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience with Project Document Management Systems.
• Business or engineering degree (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, client specifications, industry standards and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Manage quality risks, non-conformances, corrective actions, defects and audit programs to drive project performance and compliance.
• Oversee inspection and testing processes, quality documentation, records management and project handover requirements.
• Conduct internal and external audits of project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to verify quality outcomes and contractual compliance.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams to resolve quality issues and ensure timely achievement of project requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Influencing

Project management

Quality management

Education

Engineering degree

Business degree (desirable)

Tools

Project Document Management System

Job description

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.

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 Manager to join our AUKUS team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, client specifications, industry standards and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Manage quality risks, non-conformances, corrective actions, defects and audit programs to drive project performance and compliance.
• Oversee inspection and testing processes, quality documentation, records management and project handover requirements.
• Conduct internal and external audits of project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to verify quality outcomes and contractual compliance.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams to resolve quality issues and ensure timely achievement of project requirements.
  

About You

• A minimum of 7–10 years’ construction/engineering project experience.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards (e.g. ISO 9001:2015), Industry Codes and Procedures.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Previous experience with Project Document Management Systems.
• Business or engineering degree (desirable).
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

If you’re ready to do meaningful and career-defining work that leaves a lasting impact on communities for generations.

Laing O’Rourke is currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors.

The business has been recognised three times on the AFR’s Most Innovative Australian Companies index and is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry.

We know that building an enduring and innovative organisation requires us to develop and nurture the very best talent from across the industry and are committed to driving real change across the industry to ensure both men and women can access rewarding and challenging careers.

Laing O’Rourke is currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors.

The business has been recognised three times on the AFR’s Most Innovative Australian Companies index and is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry.

We know that building an enduring and innovative organisation requires us to develop and nurture the very best talent from across the industry and are committed to driving real change across the industry to ensure both men and women can access rewarding and challenging careers.