Amentumhave an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager on a12-monthfixed-term contractin Alice Springs

Reporting directly to the Program Management (PMO) team this role will see you responsible for leading and overseeing the Quality Assurance department, which encompasses the functions of Quality Assurance, Risk Management and Document Management.The role provides leadership and direction to ensure these functions effectively support programoperationsand thatappropriate systems, processes and controls areestablished,maintainedand continuously improvedin accordance withISO 9001 standards and organizational requirements.

Working across all program areas, the Quality Assurance Manager supports the consistent application of quality standards and requirements while providing guidance to managers and teams in managing risk,maintainingeffective documentcontrolsandidentifyingopportunities for improvement. The role works collaboratively with program leadership and key stakeholders to strengthen processes, address areas of concern and support effective and consistent ways of working.

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​Responsibilities Include

• Promotes a proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement, using quality performance, audit outcomes, riskinformationand stakeholder feedback toidentifytrends and opportunities for improvement. 

• EnsureQuality Assurance activitiesremainaligned with applicable contractual,regulatoryandorganizationalrequirements while supporting the successful delivery of program objectives

• Manage a team of quality professionals in an office or project settingwhilst providingtechnical inspiration and leadership to colleagues.

• Plan and conduct research and development on complex quality projects, employing innovative approaches.

• Utilize advanced knowledge to ensure successful project completion.

• Ensure that products are designed and installed according to customer and company quality standards while staying within budget.

• Make informed decisions using professional judgment and principles.

• Oversee quality assurance and control support for assigned programs to meet quality requirements.

• Lead initiatives for new systems, proposals, and quality procedures.

• Conduct investigations and tests of significant complexity, reviewing processes and evaluating results.

• Assess vendor capabilities to ensure they meet product/service requirements.

• Specialize in specific areas of quality control, such as design, process control, or product reliability.

• Offer technical consultation to engineers, technicians, and inspectors.

• Act as a liaison with suppliers toestablishor modify specifications forpurchaseditems.

• Develop and apply testing procedures for components from outside vendors.

• Contribute to the refinement of internal quality control and reliability programsand recommend corrective actions for quality issues.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MinimumRequirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree in quality management, business management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a relevant specialization

• Lead Auditor or Auditor Certification(desirable)

• Proven experienceworking within established quality management frameworks, including the application and maintenance of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 requirements.

• Experience supporting or managingorganizationalrisk management processes, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring and reportingdocument management and document control processes, including the development, review,approvaland maintenance of controlled documentation.

• Experience conducting or supporting internal audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement activitiesandworking across multiple functional areas to support quality,riskand process improvement initiatives

• Strongleadershipcapabilitytosupport and develop the Quality Assurance team

• Ability tobuild effective working relationships with program leadership, functional teams and key stakeholdersencompassed with excellentcommunicationskillsboth written and verbal

• Stronganalytical andproblem-solvingskills 

What We Offer

• Free access to 24-hour gym

• EAP Services - which includes free confidential counselling, wellbeing services.

• Numeroussalarysacrifice options, including rent, mortgage, and novated leasing

• Training and development to help you build specialist skills

• Competitive salary benefits work life balance

• Discounts at most Alice Springs retail outlets.

• Education Assistance via Amentum Corporate Policy

• Relocationassistance

Relocating to Alice Springs offers a lifestylethat’shard to match:

• Short commutes and a calmer pace of life

• A strong, welcoming community culture

• Access to incredible national parks, hiking trails, and outdoor adventure

• A setting that allows you to focus on your career while still enjoying your downtime

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain andretaintheappropriate levelof security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee willrequirea minimum NV1 level clearance(AUS). Although Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Department ofDefenceSecurity Clearance (Australian) or TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance w/ Poly is preferred

Our culture is one of inclusivity, where everyone is valued, and all voices are heard. We activelyseekto create a workplace where employee engagement thrives, and where every individual feels empowered to contribute their unique talents to our shared mission.

Amentum reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date

EHS REQUIREMENT

All Amentum personnelare responsible forunderstanding andcomplying withallsiteenvironmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentumis responsible forproviding a safe workplace andis responsible forensuring compliance with requirements of the Handbook, each personis responsible for:

• Completing work tasks in a safe manner

• Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager

• Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the Handbook during the performance of their work

• Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe orpossessa danger to the environment

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