Senior Quality Manager

Amentum have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Alice Springs

Reporting directly to the Program Management (PMO) team this role will see you responsible for leading and overseeing the Quality Assurance department, which encompasses the functions of Quality Assurance, Risk Management and Document Management. The role provides leadership and direction to ensure these functions effectively support program operations and that appropriate systems, processes and controls are established, maintained and continuously improved in accordance with ISO 9001 standards and organizational requirements.

Working across all program areas, the Quality Assurance Manager supports the consistent application of quality standards and requirements while providing guidance to managers and teams in managing risk, maintaining effective document controls and identifying opportunities for improvement. The role works collaboratively with program leadership and key stakeholders to strengthen processes, address areas of concern and support effective and consistent ways of working.

Responsibilities Include

• Promotes a proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement, using quality performance, audit outcomes, risk information and stakeholder feedback to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure Quality Assurance activities remain aligned with applicable contractual, regulatory and organizational requirements while supporting the successful delivery of program objectives
• Manage a team of quality professionals in an office or project setting whilst providing technical inspiration and leadership to colleagues.
• Plan and conduct research and development on complex quality projects, employing innovative approaches.
• Utilize advanced knowledge to ensure successful project completion.
• Ensure that products are designed and installed according to customer and company quality standards while staying within budget.
• Make informed decisions using professional judgment and principles.
• Oversee quality assurance and control support for assigned programs to meet quality requirements.
• Lead initiatives for new systems, proposals, and quality procedures.
• Conduct investigations and tests of significant complexity, reviewing processes and evaluating results.
• Assess vendor capabilities to ensure they meet product/service requirements.
• Specialize in specific areas of quality control, such as design, process control, or product reliability.
• Offer technical consultation to engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
• Act as a liaison with suppliers to establish or modify specifications for purchased items.
• Develop and apply testing procedures for components from outside vendors.
• Contribute to the refinement of internal quality control and reliability programs and recommend corrective actions for quality issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree in quality management, business management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a relevant specialization
• Lead Auditor or Auditor Certification (desirable)
• Proven experience working within established quality management frameworks, including the application and maintenance of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Experience supporting or managing organizational risk management processes, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting document management and document control processes, including the development, review, approval and maintenance of controlled documentation.
• Experience conducting or supporting internal audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities and working across multiple functional areas to support quality, risk and process improvement initiatives
• Strong leadership capability to support and develop the Quality Assurance team
• Ability to build effective working relationships with program leadership, functional teams and key stakeholders encompassed with excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  

What We Offer

• Free access to 24-hour gym
• EAP Services - which includes free confidential counselling, wellbeing services.
• Numerous salary sacrifice options, including rent, mortgage, and novated leasing
• Training and development to help you build specialist skills
• Competitive salary + benefits + work life balance
• Discounts at most Alice Springs retail outlets.
• Education Assistance via Amentum Corporate Policy
• Relocation assistance
  
  

Relocating to Alice Springs offers a lifestyle that’s hard to match:

• Short commutes and a calmer pace of life
• A strong, welcoming community culture
• Access to incredible national parks, hiking trails, and outdoor adventure
• A setting that allows you to focus on your career while still enjoying your downtime
  
  

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will require a minimum NV1 level clearance (AUS). Although Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Department of Defence Security Clearance (Australian) or TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance w/ Poly is preferred

Our culture is one of inclusivity, where everyone is valued, and all voices are heard. We actively seek to create a workplace where employee engagement thrives, and where every individual feels empowered to contribute their unique talents to our shared mission.

Amentum reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date

EHS REQUIREMENT

All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the Handbook, each person is responsible for:

• Completing work tasks in a safe manner
• Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager
• Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the Handbook during the performance of their work
• Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment
  
  

For further information contact [email protected]