Quality Assurance Advisor

About the role

The Water Corporation is looking for a Quality Assurance Advisor based in its Leederville office, reporting to the Team Leader Assurance. The role provides quality assurance and control expertise through project assurance documentation review and project assurance audits, ensuring compliance with water corporation requirements, Australian standards and project specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse, monitor and report on contract deliverables and project requirements to ensure appropriate systems are in place
• Review quality management plans, quality control documentation and design drawings for compliance with contract and Australian and international requirements
• Provide assurance expertise and technical input to the development of technical standards for new and existing assets
• Analyse contract documents to ensure they are fit for purpose and support quality outcomes
• Prepare detailed quality reports and dashboards to share findings, non-conformances and improvement opportunities with stakeholders
• Investigate construction performance issues and quality-related failures, recommending remedial actions and reclamation strategies
• Assist in developing assurance standards, and modular construction specifications, policies, guidelines and procedures based on best practice and national benchmarks for the water industry

Required profile

• Diploma in Quality Management or equivalent qualification
• Experience in project management and project delivery, and substantial field-based experience across civil engineering infrastructure and construction projects; water industry experience is desirable
• Demonstrated experience representing the Superintendent on quality assurance activities and conducting industry-recognised assurance reviews
• Understanding of construction assurance practices and the ability to ensure compliance with specifications, standards and contracts
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• A current C Class driver's licence is essential

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including options to work from home and flexible hours
• Two well-being days per year, separate from standard leave
• Long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Co-contribution superannuation: 12% employer contribution plus an additional 2% when you salary sacrifice 2%
• Additional leave of up to 12 weeks, or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%

Applications close 6 November 2026. Applicants must submit a covering letter and resume, and consent to their current and former line managers being contacted as references. Pre-employment screening may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.