Quality Manager

6Points; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

6Points is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance and compliance on a major transport infrastructure project in Western Sydney. Initially office-based in Sydney during mobilisation, the role will transition to a site-based leadership position.

The successful candidate will establish and manage the Quality Management System, lead quality personnel and ensure compliance with TfNSW specifications and ISO standards, including ISO 9001 Lead Auditor responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 5 years' experience as a Quality Manager on major civil, road, rail or transport projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience implementing and managing quality systems from mobilisation through construction delivery.
• Strong knowledge of TfNSW specifications, compliance requirements and assurance processes.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification is essential; ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the project's Quality Management System.
• Lead quality personnel and subcontractor quality management.
• Ensure compliance with TfNSW specifications, contractual requirements and ISO standards.
• Oversee quality assurance activities across mobilisation to delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage ITPs, audits and NCRs.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Auditing

Process improvement

TfNSW specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

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