Project Qa Officer

Quality Assurance Officer (Projects)

Cairns

The Opportunity

The Quality Assurance Officer, under the direction of the Operations Manager shall provide an efficient, effective, healthy and safe range of Quality Assurance Services for all projects.

This will include responsibility for the reviewing, inputting and maintaining all Austal Queensland Shipyards quality assurance processes meet the requirements of both internal and external customers and authorities.

In addition to this you will ensure the accurate compilation and timely delivery of all required Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) as required by each individual Client

What’s Involved

• Coordinate, manage, and quality assure project documentation, compliance processes, and stakeholder information to ensure accurate submission and operational integrity.
• Maintain and enhance quality and compliance by reviewing procedures, supporting audits, resolving issues, and driving process improvements.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement within the quality assurance (QA) environment by identifying opportunities and guiding the operations team.
• Clear understanding of safety, quality, and business requirements to proactively manage risks, escalate issues, and contribute through relevant business meetings.
• Ensure product quality meets standards before customer review, foster continuous improvement, eliminate waste, and guides supervisors in coaching and developing their teams.
  
  

You’ll need

Essential

• Previous Quality Assurance experience, specifically within Defence / Commercial industry - or similar
• Maintenance Operations – marine / ship repair related
• Experience with Quality Management Systems
  
  

Desirable

• Qualified auditor
• Trade qualification in relevant field
  
  

Why Austal

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
  
  

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.