Senior Quality Lead – Major Water Projects (Hybrid)

Sydney Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Remuneration

Hybrid Work Environment

Continuous Professional Growth

24/7 Wellbeing Support

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Family First: up to 18 weeks parental/

Childcare allowance

Fitness Passport

Novated Leasing

Job summary

Sydney Water’s Major Projects team seeks a senior Quality Manager to lead quality assurance across high-value capital investments. You will implement and maintain the Quality Management System, ensuring consistency, accuracy and compliance across the full project lifecycle, from scoping to handover.

Based in Parramatta with site-based work across Sydney Water’s area, the role demands extensive construction experience, audits, training, and strong stakeholder engagement, plus a proactive drive

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in business, engineering or related field; valid White Card.
• 10+ years' experience in quality-focused roles within large construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality and construction legislation; experience implementing management systems.
• Proven skills in stakeholder communication, negotiation, and problem-solving across organisational levels.
• Proactive continuous improvement and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and specialist quality advice across project phases.
• Implement and maintain quality management systems; conduct audits and document control.
• Lead QA activities: site inspections, surveillance, risk assessments, and post-project evaluations.
• Investigate quality incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver quality training and inductions.

Skills

Internal auditor training

Quality management

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Change leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business or engineering

Job description

Sydney Water’s Major Projects team seeks a senior Quality Manager to lead quality assurance across high-value capital investments. You will implement and maintain the Quality Management System, ensuring consistency, accuracy and compliance across the full project lifecycle, from scoping to handover.

Based in Parramatta with site-based work across Sydney Water’s area, the role demands extensive construction experience, audits, training, and strong stakeholder engagement, plus a proactive drive