Senior Quality Surveillance Officer - Major Civil Projects

Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Employee well-being programs

Airport car parking

Annual leave & wellness days

Job summary

Australia Pacific Airports Corporation is seeking experienced Quality Surveillance Officers to join the Major Capital Projects team in Melbourne. The role provides independent, risk-based oversight of construction and commissioning activities for the 3rd Runway Program, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and robust surveillance records.

You will work with delivery teams to escalate risks, verify evidence, and support handover with clear accountability and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in civil infrastructure construction, inspection, surveillance or quality assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, specs, test results and construction documentation.
• Familiarity with quality management principles and project handover requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk-based surveillance plans across construction, testing, commissioning and completion activities.
• Verify compliance with contractual, design, technical, procedural, and APAM quality requirements.
• Record and report surveillance findings, quality concerns, defects and risks; escalate significant issues.
• Review quality issues and verify corrective actions before closure.
• Monitor recurring quality issues and contribute to trend analysis and preventive improvements.

Skills

Quality surveillance

Risk-based oversight

Civil infrastructure construction

Documentation & records

Inspection & testing

Education

Bachelors in civil engineering or related discipline

Tools

ISO 9001

Hold Points / Witness Points

Job description

Australia Pacific Airports Corporation is seeking experienced Quality Surveillance Officers to join the Major Capital Projects team in Melbourne. The role provides independent, risk-based oversight of construction and commissioning activities for the 3rd Runway Program, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and robust surveillance records.

You will work with delivery teams to escalate risks, verify evidence, and support handover with clear accountability and timely reporting.