Quality Manager

Indigenous Business Growth; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigenous Business Growth is recruiting a Quality Manager for 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.

You will establish and manage the Quality Management System, lead quality personnel, and ensure compliance with TfNSW specifications and ISO standards across mobilisation and construction delivery.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of TfNSW specifications, compliance and assurance processes.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification essential; ISO 14001/45001 highly regarded.
• Experience preparing and managing Quality Management Plans, ITPs, audits, surveillance and non-conformance reports.
• Proven leadership of project quality teams and subcontractor QA management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the project's Quality Management System and QA activities.
• Lead quality personnel and subcontractor quality management on site.
• Ensure compliance with TfNSW specifications and ISO standards during mobilisation through delivery.

Skills

Quality management

Project leadership

TfNSW specs

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Education

Civil/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.