Quality Manager

b-g; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigenous Business Growth (IBG) has partnered with a leading Australian civil infrastructure contractor to appoint an experienced Quality Manager for a major transport infrastructure project in Western Sydney. Initially based in the Sydney office during mobilisation, the role will transition to site leadership, establishing and running the Quality Management System and ensuring TfNSW and ISO compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years as a Quality Manager on major civil projects, a Civil

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as Quality Manager on major civil/transport projects.
• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience implementing quality systems from mobilisation through delivery.
• Strong TfNSW knowledge and assurance processes.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor; ISO 14001/45001 valued.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the project's Quality Management System.
• Lead quality personnel and coordinate subcontractor quality.
• Ensure compliance with TfNSW specs and ISO standards.

Skills

Quality Management

Leadership

TfNSW Specifications

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Education

Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

We are working with a leading Australian civil infrastructure contractor seeking an experienced Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance and compliance on a major transport infrastructure project in Western Sydney.

Indigenous Business Growth (IBG) is a majority Indigenous owned recruitment business registered with Supply Nation, specialising in civil engineering, infrastructure, construction and major project recruitment. We partner closely with contractors, engineering consultancies and delivery organisations to place high quality technical professionals. Our approach is relationship led and commercially grounded, built on practical industry experience and a clear understanding of how complex projects are delivered.

Initially office-based in Sydney during project mobilisation, the successful candidate will transition into a site-based leadership role. Reporting to the Project Leadership Team, the Quality Manager will establish and manage the project's Quality Management System, lead quality personnel and ensure compliance with Transport for NSW specifications, contractual requirements and ISO standards.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quality Manager on major civil, road, rail or transport infrastructure projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing quality systems from mobilisation through construction delivery.
• Strong working knowledge of TfNSW specifications, compliance requirements and assurance processes.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification essential, with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 highly regarded.
• Experience preparing and managing Quality Management Plans, ITPs, audits, surveillance activities and non-conformance reports.
• Proven leadership of project quality teams, subcontractor quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal Candidate:

A hands-on Quality Manager with a strong Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil construction background, demonstrated TfNSW project experience and the ability to establish and lead quality systems on a major road infrastructure project.

Location:

Western Sydney, NSW

Employment:

Permanent, Full-Time