About The Opportunity
As part of the Austal Defence Australia team, the Quality Control Administrator provides essential administrative, document control, and coordination support to the Program Delivery Quality team supporting complex shipbuilding programs. The role ensures quality records, systems, and reporting are maintained to a high standard to support compliance with contractual, classification society, and organisational requirements.
About Austal
Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
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This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
What's Involved
Provide administrative support to the Quality team, including action tracking, progress chasing, and status reporting
Maintain Quality actions within Jira, ensuring tasks, evidence, and close-out records are accurate and current
Prepare meeting agendas, record minutes, track actions, and distribute outcomes in a timely manner
Prepare and support quality reports, audit reports, and management documentation
Manage quality documentation, records, and registers in accordance with Austal procedures and project requirements
Ensure documents are current, version-controlled, complete, and securely stored
Administer quality records, workflows, and registers within IFS and Jira
Support document traceability to maintain audit readiness
Provide administrative and document control support to Quality Inspectors
Track, chase, and report on non-conformances (NCs), corrective actions, and close-out activities for Program Delivery
Maintain accurate NC registers and support timely resolution in IFS and Jira
Assist with preparation and coordination of Quality audits, including collation of evidence
Provide dedicated Quality administrative support during scheduled audit periods
Support adherence to safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Ensure audit, inspection, and compliance records are accurate and up to date
Identify documentation or compliance gaps and escalate as required
Ensure secure handling of confidential Austal and customer information
Liaise with internal stakeholders, subcontractors, and external parties as directed
You'll Need
Essential
Certificate III in Business Administration
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of meeting agendas and minutes
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining quality records and documentation
Minimum 3 years' experience in a Quality Administrator, or similar quality support role
Experience supporting non-conformance management and corrective action processes
Proven experience preparing audit reports and quality documentation
Why Join Us?
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Professional development and training opportunities.
A supportive and dynamic work environment.
Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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