The OpportunityThe Project QA Officer, under the direction of the Operations Manager, shall provide efficient and effective Objective Quality Evidence for tasks conducted by the Trade functions in the Austal Cairns Shipyard.This opportunity will suit an individual with a trade background who is looking to transition into an office-based role.What’s involvedWork with the Project Team and Trade function to ensure the quality standard for the task is understood. Develop Objective Quality Evidence to the requirements of Internal and External Customers to assure vessel integrity. Identify areas of non-compliance and record in Austal’s Quality Management System.Liaise with the Quality Assurance function to identify continuous improvement opportunities with Austal’s operating processes and documentation. You’ll needEssentialTrade qualification in relevant field (Mechanical Fitter, Boilermaker, PaintingSound written English skillsMS Office experienceDesirableMaintenance operations – marine / ship repair relatedWhy AustalCompetitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation. Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team WorkAt 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. AUD Cairns 4870

Quality Assurance Officer

The Opportunity

The Project QA Officer, under the direction of the Operations Manager, shall provide efficient and effective Objective Quality Evidence for tasks conducted by the Trade functions in the Austal Cairns Shipyard.

This opportunity will suit an individual with a trade background who is looking to transition into an office-based role.

What’s involved

  • Work with the Project Team and Trade function to ensure the quality standard for the task is understood.
  • Develop Objective Quality Evidence to the requirements of Internal and External Customers to assure vessel integrity.
  • Identify areas of non-compliance and record in Austal’s Quality Management System.
  • Liaise with the Quality Assurance function to identify continuous improvement opportunities with Austal’s operating processes and documentation.

You’ll need

Essential

  • Trade qualification in relevant field (Mechanical Fitter, Boilermaker, Painting
  • Sound written English skills
  • MS Office experience

Desirable

  • Maintenance operations – marine / ship repair related

Why Austal

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

 

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

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.

  • Posted Date 20 Aug 2025
  • Location Cairns
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Construction
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided