Senior Quality Assurance Advisor

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

As a Senior Quality Assurance Advisor, you will work within the Corporate Quality Assurance Team and be responsible for assessing systems and processes for compliance and ensuring achievement of compliance against ISO standards and other regulatory requirements.

This position involves evaluating processes and ensuring quality methods are maintained and managed effectively.

We pride ourselves on developing our people and are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy a challenge and want to further their skills in this unique environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit and report on management system against the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO45001 and ISO55001.
• Ensure Quality Assurance activities are carried out in a timely and efficient manner
• Support the business in understanding, implementing and closing associated corrective actions.
• Involvement in the management, training and facilitation of the Corporate Management System.
• Support 2nd and 3rd party audit programs to assure contractual and certification compliance.
• Undertake projects and activities as allocated and directed by the Quality Systems Team Lead.
• Maintain records, files and databases for traceability and review to conformance to requirements.

Skills & Experiences

• Lead Auditor qualifications as well as proven auditing experience.
• Appropriate engineering or technical tertiary qualifications and/or a minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO5501.
• The ability to assess the results of quality inspections and tests.
• The ability to assess the engineering risks associated with product manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and motivational skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a project environment where work is constrained by budget and schedule is essential.

A primary focus of this role will be to develop positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that key objectives are met.

Eligibility 

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

Benefits 

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.

• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.

• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.

• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.

• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.

• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.

• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.

• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.

• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

• Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.

Adelaide, South Australia (SA), combines cosmopolitan living with natural beauty, featuring picturesque hills, renowned wineries, and stunning coastlines. As a centre for innovation, SA offers careers in defence, space and advanced manufacturing. Celebrated for its Mediterranean climate and cultural richness, Adelaide provides excellent work/life balance. Explore world-class wineries, enjoy the vibrant food scene, and experience affordable, family-friendly living in a welcoming, community-oriented city.

About ASC 

ASC’s 2,400-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. Established in 1985, the company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.