Quality Assurance Advisor – Fabrication

About the role

The Quality Assurance Advisor – Fabrication will ensure that all fabricated products, processes and services meet Austal Defence Australia’s high quality standards. You will work closely with operational teams, conduct audits, monitor compliance and support continuous improvement across the Quality Management System.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct subcontractor fabrication process audits and quality surveillance activities according to schedule.
• Monitor compliance with project fabrication quality requirements and report non‑conformances.
• Lead investigations into quality events and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain quality assurance documentation, registers and reporting systems.
• Review subcontractor fabrication objective quality evidence for compliance with project plans.
• Assist with risk assessments and proactively manage quality risks.
• Partner with production and fabrication teams to drive quality outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and share lessons learned.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role within fabrication, shipbuilding or heavy‑industry environments.
• Experience working in fabrication, welding or production settings.
• Qualifications in Quality, Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Required skills

• Welding Inspection Certification (e.g., CSWIP 3.1, IWI‑B or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, preferably ISO 9001.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and surveillance activities.
• Proven ability to investigate non‑conformances and implement corrective actions.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, dynamic work environment with career advancement potential.