Job Info Location: THE ROCKS, NSW Salary: Not Specified Job Type: Temporary position | Full time position Job Description Contract Quality Assurance Manager - Defence Maritime Domain Are you a quality-driven professional with a passion for maritime systems and defence-grade engineering? We're seeking a Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) to support a high-profile project based at Garden Island. This is a contracting opportunity within a flagship defence program, offering the chance to work on complex systems that support Australia's maritime capability. Contracting opportunity, highly attractive daily rates working in a collaborative team on one of the largest maritime projects in Australia. Your New Role: Champion quality assurance across bid, project, and product lifecycles. Implement and monitor Quality Management Plans aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and internal frameworks. Conduct audits, maturity assessments, and risk-based quality reviews. Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Manage customer feedback, facilitate root cause analysis (4D/8D), and drive corrective actions. Support product certification, declarations of conformity, and release processes. Use quality tools for reporting and analysis. What you'll need to succeed Tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related technical discipline. Experience in quality management within systems engineering or defence projects. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and quality frameworks. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, influencing, and strategic problem-solving. Lead Auditor certification (desirable). Excellent communication and analytical skills. Australian Citizenship (mandatory). Baseline Defence Security Clearance (or ability to obtain) What you'll get in return Be part of a high-performing team in a cutting-edge industry. Work with state-of-the-art technology and tools. Work on a mission-critical maritime program. Collaborate with a high-performing, multidisciplinary team. Contribute to national defence capability. Enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced contract role with real impact. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to hays.com.au, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please click here to apply.