About the OpportunityAs 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 AustalAustal 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. Learn more at austal.com/ssaThis 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 reportingMaintain Quality actions within Jira, ensuring tasks, evidence, and close-out records are accurate and currentPrepare meeting agendas, record minutes, track actions, and distribute outcomes in a timely mannerPrepare and support quality reports, audit reports, and management documentationManage quality documentation, records, and registers in accordance with Austal procedures and project requirementsEnsure documents are current, version-controlled, complete, and securely storedAdminister quality records, workflows, and registers within IFS and JiraSupport document traceability to maintain audit readinessProvide administrative and document control support to Quality InspectorsTrack, chase, and report on non-conformances (NCs), corrective actions, and close-out activities for Program DeliveryMaintain accurate NC registers and support timely resolution in IFS and JiraAssist with preparation and coordination of Quality audits, including collation of evidenceProvide dedicated Quality administrative support during scheduled audit periodsSupport adherence to safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirementsEnsure audit, inspection, and compliance records are accurate and up to dateIdentify documentation or compliance gaps and escalate as requiredEnsure secure handling of confidential Austal and customer informationLiaise with internal stakeholders, subcontractors, and external parties as directed You’ll Need EssentialCertificate III in Business AdministrationStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesEffective written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of meeting agendas and minutesAbility to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teamsAttention to detail and accuracy in maintaining quality records and documentationMinimum 3 years’ experience in a Quality Administrator, or similar quality support roleExperience supporting non-conformance management and corrective action processesProven experience preparing audit reports and quality documentationWhy 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.Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia  AUD Henderson 6166

Quality Control Administrator

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.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

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.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

 

  • Posted Date 02 Feb 2026
  • Location Henderson
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Administration & Office Support
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided