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 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.

We are now recruiting for a permanent Quality Assurance Advisor due to expansion and growth.

About the Opportunity

ASC is seeking a permanent Quality Assurance Advisor to join our Governance & Assurance team in Osborne, SA.

Reporting to the Manager - Process Control and Management, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving ASC’s Corporate Management System (CMS), supporting audit and assurance activities, and ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.

Working across a broad range of functions, this role offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes, support quality system improvements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes that underpin Australia’s sovereign submarine capability.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing maintenance, governance and improvement of ASC’s Corporate Management System (CMS).
• Coordinate and support internal, external and certification audit activities.
• Conduct assurance and verification activities to monitor compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage and monitor audit findings, corrective actions and Business Improvement Requests (BIRs).
• Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 55001 standards.
• Analyse audit outcomes, quality data and trends to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business to promote a strong quality culture.
• Support second and third-party audits and certification activities.

About You

You are a collaborative and proactive quality professional who enjoys working across systems, processes and stakeholders to drive positive business outcomes.

You will bring:

• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Compliance or Management Systems environments.
• Experience supporting audit programs and managing audit findings, corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and exposure to ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and/or ISO 55001.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

Desirable:

• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience within defence, engineering, manufacturing, maritime, mining or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience working with management systems and continuous improvement frameworks.

Eligibility

Australian citizenship is mandatory to be considered for this opportunity. National Police Clearance and medical is also part of the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• 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.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.

Internal Application Process

IMPORTANT: Prior to submitting an application, please ensure you notify your reporting manager of intent to apply. You will also need to provide an update to your manager if you are progressed to interview stage.