The Opportunity
Join KBR's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Branch (AFVB) and play a key role in delivering robust Quality Assurance (QA) outcomes across complex Defence programs from acceptance, Introduction Into Service (IIS), and transition to sustainment. The breadth of delivered capability includes Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV), mission systems, training systems, and support system equipment.
Based at H-ACE Avalon and Victoria Barracks Melbourne, the Quality Assurance Manager will establish, lead, and maintain a hands‐on QA function that ensures all materiel entering service is safe, compliant, configuration‐controlled, and fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage Supplier and Government Quality Assurance (SQA/GQA) activities across vehicles, training systems and support equipment.
* Plan and conduct progressive assurance, physical audits, inspections and assessments at H‐ACE and supplier facilities.
* Act as lead auditor, conducting production tests, supplier system and process audits in accordance with Defence QA frameworks, AQAP and ISO standards.
* Direct and oversee witnessing of Factory Acceptance Testing and equivalent verification activities.
* Review and validate acceptance artefacts, including inspection checklists, test evidence (e.g. FAT/QTI equivalents), serial and configuration data.
* Raise, manage and support closure of Quality Assurance Corrective Action Requests using objective evidence.
* Direct appropriate treatment of defects, including rectification, rejection or deviation pathways, ensuring consistency across equipment types.
* Work closely with Configuration and Rework personnel to ensure Work Completion Certificates (WCCs) close quality‐related rework appropriately.
* Provide authoritative QA advice to project leadership, engineering, IIS and sustainment teams.
As the ideal candidate you will bring Mandatory
* Extensive QA experience with complex systems or platforms (e.g. vehicles, training systems or similar).
* Proven experience providing technical acceptance recommendations to customers.
* Hands‐on experience conducting production and acceptance inspections and audits.
* Strong knowledge of QA governance, corrective actions, deviation management, and evidence‐based decision‐making.
* Formal Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001, AQAP, IRCA, JAS‐ANZ, or equivalent recognised by Defence) with practical application.
* Audit experience across quality management systems and related compliance domains.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and test/inspection evidence.
* Experience managing non‐conforming materiel, including rejection or withholding acceptance.
* Technical trade qualification.
* Minimum AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance, Australian citizenship, and ITAR compliance required to be eligible.
Desirable
* Experience in Defence acquisition, acceptance, or sustainment environments.
* Experience with training systems, simulation, or specialist tools and equipment (S&TE).
* Experience establishing or leading QA capability within complex programs.
* Familiarity with Defence ERP and AIMS systems.
Why you'll enjoy being part of our team
* A workplace culture certified as a Great Place to Work.
* Flexible working.
* Competitive salary (including annual reviews).
* Paid parental leave.
* Income protection.
* Corporate rewards.
* Salary packaging/Novated leasing.
* Employee stock purchase plans.
* Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance.
* Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways.
If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now!
Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Jacob Warren in the KBR Talent Acquisition Team on .
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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