Quality Inspector

About the role

The Quality Inspector will ensure Austal’s shipbuilding products and services meet required quality and regulatory standards. Working closely with Operations and under the guidance of a lead, the role supports business quality requirements and promotes consistent outcomes across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct quality control inspections throughout all construction stages.
• Develop and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and related documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule inspections with internal teams, clients and classification bodies.
• Perform internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance.
• Review inspection records and objective quality evidence (OQE).
• Manage non‑conformance reporting and maintain quality performance records.
• Support investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare investigation reports and share lessons learned.

Required profile

• Industry‑recognised inspection qualification in structural, welding, piping, pressure vessel, paint or fit‑out disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in production, quality inspection or quality systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and investigation abilities.
• Audit experience with conflict‑management, negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Shipbuilding or marine industry experience (desirable).
• Formal investigation or audit training (desirable).

Required skills

• Structural inspection qualification
• Welding inspection qualification
• Piping inspection qualification
• Pressure‑vessel inspection qualification
• Paint/fit‑out inspection qualification
• ISO 9001 quality management knowledge
• Audit execution and reporting

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organisation