975886
- Osborne
- Procurement / Purchasing
- Quality
- Full time
- Closing on: Jul 11 2025
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.
**About the Opportunity**
**Responsibilities**
- Develop and maintain supplier quality assurance process models aligned with strategic objectives.
- Identify and implement process improvements and innovative solutions to boost quality and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance of supplier quality assurance processes with relevant standards and regulations.
- Lead the SQA team and oversee performance across the program.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and address stakeholder needs.
- Provide training and support on SQA processes and best practices to staff.
**About you**
- Tertiary qualifications in Quality Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Certification in Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001) or equivalent frameworks.
- Preferred: Advanced degree such as an MBA or Master's in a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier quality assurance or process management, ideally in defence or manufacturing.
- Proven ability to develop and implement supplier quality assurance processes and systems.
- Strong grasp of quality management principles, methodologies, and tools. Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in quality assurance tools and software.**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
**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.
**About ASC**
Established in 1985, ASC's 1900-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. The company's work on Australia's 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.