Quality Assurance Advisor

About the role

The Quality Assurance Advisor supports the delivery of quality assurance activities across Austal Defence Australia programs, conducting audits, process surveillance, documentation reviews, and compliance assessments to ensure products, services, and processes meet quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits and process surveillance across operational and project environments.
• Review business processes, products, and services for compliance with quality requirements.
• Investigate non-conformances and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform Quality Management System (QMS) audits according to established schedules.
• Analyse quality records, documentation, and procedures and support continuous improvement of the QMS.
• Assist with quality reporting, registers, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify improvement opportunities and enhance compliance outcomes.

Required profile

• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of auditing principles and quality management processes.
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, defence, shipbuilding, or related industries.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and reporting abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Required skills

• Quality Management System (QMS) audit execution.
• Audit planning and documentation control.
• Non‑conformance investigation and corrective action management.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Career advancement prospects within a growing organisation.