Senior Quality Assurance Manager – Defence Infrastructure

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke in Australia seeks a highly experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our AUKUS team and lead quality excellence across the NPSCY project in Osborne, SA. You will ensure compliance with ISO 9001, manage quality risks and audits, and drive improvement with a high-performing team.

With 10+ years in construction/engineering and a lead auditor background, you will liaise with contractors and stakeholders to meet contract requirements and safety standards on a nationally

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction/engineering project experience.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards (AS5131) and related ISO standards.
• Lead auditor qualification and ability to conduct audits.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience leading high-performing teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, client specifications, industry standards and ISO 9001.
• Manage quality risks, non-conformances, corrective actions and audits.
• Lead a high-performing quality team with coaching and development.
• Oversee inspection, testing, quality documentation, records management and handover.
• Conduct internal and external audits of project teams, suppliers and contractors.
• Liaise with Prime Contractors and delivery teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Auditing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team development

Contract & standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Lead auditor qualification

Job description

Laing O’Rourke in Australia seeks a highly experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our AUKUS team and lead quality excellence across the NPSCY project in Osborne, SA. You will ensure compliance with ISO 9001, manage quality risks and audits, and drive improvement with a high-performing team.

With 10+ years in construction/engineering and a lead auditor background, you will liaise with contractors and stakeholders to meet contract requirements and safety standards on a nationally