EOI - Quality Assurance Advisor

About the role

The Quality Assurance Advisor will deliver the Annual Audit programme and carry out a range of Quality Assurance and Control activities across several sites, including preparing reports and making recommendations against a range of multi-disciplined (some integrated) activities and sub-contractors.

• Support the Quality Assurance Manager with all compliance requirements of the Business Management system;
• Support the development of both the Subcontractor and the Internal Audit Program on the project and corporate levels;
• Manage and Conduct Subcontractor and Internal Audits, as assigned, including planning, scheduling, reporting and findings management;
• Conduct quality interactions with subcontractors during their performance of maintenance tasks to ensure their compliance with the task requirements and the relevant contractual requirements;
• Carry out supplier pre-qualification capability audits and continued surveillance of capabilities;
• Provide advice and support to project teams on Quality Assurance matters;
• Provide Contract specific Assurance services, e.g., Project documentation reviews and risk assessments etc, where necessary and run routine and ad-hoc reports on audit performance, non-conformances, customer complaints and accolades;
• Close out corrective actions from client, sub-contractor or internal non-compliance / observation reports ensuring remedial action are adequate and Objective Quality Evidence provided.

About you

You will have exceptional communication skills with the ability to adapt your style to suit your audience. You will build strong working relationships with various stakeholders across the business, both internally and externally. You will pride yourself on your ability to deliver in a high-pressure environment and possess the following:
 

To be successful in the role you will bring:

• Formal qualification in Quality Assurance and/or 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar position using ISO 9001 / 45001 / 14001 management systems.
• Three (3) years of experience in auditing HSEQ Internal and external (suppliers / subcontractors) management systems.
• Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor Certificate for QMS ISO 9001.
• Sound knowledge of other business management system standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis qualifications.
• Knowledge of Classification society rules and regulations for Naval ships and/or experience in marine construction / sustainment.
• High level of computer skills (Microsoft Office, Visio, SharePoint).
• Proven highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collate, analyse and present data.
• Proven ability to comfortably work across a multi-disciplined environment.
• A sound knowledge of Business Management System auditing techniques.
• Current Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence.
• Must successfully complete Babcock fitness for work / medical assessment to conduct work activities on a construction site.
• Must either hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance at the following level: AGSVA Negative Vetting – NV1.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Desirable:

• • Third-party auditing experience in top tier certification bodies.
  • Marine survey experience.
  • Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
  • Practical experience and use of continual improvement tools and techniques e.g., process management, kaizen, lean sigma.
  • An understanding of the Code of Conduct of the Australian Public Service and the Australian Defence Force.

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;

• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain Baseline Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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