Quality Assurance Manager at Thales (Remote: On‐Site, Locations: Melbourne, Time: Full time, Posted Today, Job Requisition ID: R0318771)
Your role
* Deliver specialist Quality Assurance expertise for high-priority bids and projects by fulfilling the responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) role
* Manage and oversee quality requirements for bids and projects to proactively mitigate business and customer risks, minimizing Cost of Non‐Quality (CNQ)
* Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (Chorus 2.0), driving consistent quality performance across all business areas
* Monitor and verify that quality requirements are met, contributing positively to key performance indicators (KPIs) and contract tenure
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality processes while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
* Identify quality deficiencies, assess potential risks, and implement strategies to reduce quality‐related impacts
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within a relevant industry
* Tertiary qualification in software, systems, engineering, project management, or a technical equivalent preferred
* Certified ISO 9001 internal auditor or demonstrated experience conducting internal quality audits preferred
* Proven experience or qualifications in Bid and Project Management to support quality initiatives throughout project lifecycles
* Hands‐on experience with Product Industrialisation, ensuring smooth transition from development to production
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving abilities, including expertise in reviewing, understanding and critically assessing project and quality requirements
Security Clearance
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
Benefits
* Competitive remuneration + super + annual bonus + private medical insurance*
* Annualised performance review process*
* ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment*
* Fitness Passport discount – Access to a network of gyms across AUS from $15/ P/W*
* Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)*
* Modernised Paid Parental Leave*
* Veterans leave*
* Novated Lease options*
* Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work*
* Personal & professional training development opportunities*
* Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to supporting a diverse workplace, beginning with a culture that celebrates everyone's unique strengths. We're proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women and continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs), and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer for everyone.
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