Quality Manager

Clough; Darwin; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Clough is delivering the Darwin Ship Lift Facility for the Northern Territory Government, located at the East Arm precinct in the Port of Darwin. The Quality Manager will lead the project quality function across all stages, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements and driving quality outcomes.

You will mentor quality professionals and influence performance from engineering through to construction and commissioning, while coordinating with clients, subcontractors and

Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering Degree, Diploma or Trade Qualification.
• Lead Auditor Certification.
• Inspection qualifications in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical, NDT, Coatings, Structural or Pressure Equipment are highly regarded.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar quality leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience within construction, engineering, fabrication or major project environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, auditing, reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan and associated quality systems.
• Lead and mentor project quality personnel, including inspectors, coordinators and quality officers.
• Monitor project quality objectives, KPIs, NCRs, defects and corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage quality audits, inspections, surveillance activities and reporting requirements; review and approve ITPs and quality documentation prior to implementation.
• Ensure compliance with contractual specifications, industry standards and Clough Management System requirements.
• Investigate quality issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Auditing

Reporting

Communication

Education

Engineering degree/diploma/trade qualification

Lead Auditor Certification

Inspection qualifications (Welding, Mechanical, Electrical, NDT, Coatings, Structural or Pressure Equipment)

Job description

Operating as a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading the project quality function, ensuring the effective implementation of quality management systems, compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and delivery of quality outcomes across all phases of project execution. You will work closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement and quality excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project while leading a team of quality professionals and influencing project performance from engineering through to construction and commissioning.

About the Project

Job description

Operating as a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading the project quality function, ensuring the effective implementation of quality management systems, compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and delivery of quality outcomes across all phases of project execution. You will work closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement and quality excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project while leading a team of quality professionals and influencing project performance from engineering through to construction and commissioning.

About the Project

Clough is delivering the Darwin Ship Lift Facility for the Northern Territory Government, located in the East Arm precinct at the Port of Darwin.

This major marine infrastructure project will support the maintenance and servicing of Defence, Australian Border Force and commercial vessels.

The scope includes construction of a 5,500-tonne capacity ship lift, wet berths and hardstand areas to enable efficient vessel repair and maintenance.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a landmark Northern Territory infrastructure project supporting critical marine and defence capability
• Lead quality outcomes on a complex, large-scale engineering and construction project
• Work alongside high-performing professionals in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment
• Play a key role in delivering quality excellence across engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction activities
• Contribute to a project that will deliver long-term benefits to industry and the local community

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan and associated quality systems
• Lead and mentor project quality personnel, including inspectors, coordinators and quality officers
• Monitor project quality objectives, KPIs, NCRs, defects and corrective actions to drive continuous improvement
• Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Manage quality audits, inspections, surveillance activities and reporting requirementsReview and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documentation prior to implementation
• Ensure compliance with contractual specifications, industry standards and Clough Management System requirements
• Investigate quality issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions

Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering Degree, Diploma or Trade Qualification
• Lead Auditor Certification
• Relevant inspection qualifications in disciplines such as Welding, Mechanical, Electrical, NDT, Coatings, Structural or Pressure Equipment highly regarded
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar quality leadership role
• Demonstrated experience within construction, engineering, fabrication or major project environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement, auditing, reporting and communication skills

We're Building a Diverse Workforce

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live. We foster an inclusive environment that values diversity, embraces individual strengths and differences, and creates opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential.

We are proudly:

• A WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
• A WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women
• A Signatory to the Veterans’ Employment Commitment
• A Pride in Diversity partner and LGBTQIA+ ally
• A Member of CEOs for Gender Equity
• A Reconciliation Action Plan participant, committed to meaningful employment and training outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Clough reserves the right to commence shortlisting immediately and may close this advertisement early. Agency submissions will not be considered.

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.