Quality Inspector

About The Opportunity

Located in Henderson, Western Australia, the Quality Inspector position involves ensuring that Austal’s products and services consistently meet required quality and compliance standards through inspection, auditing, and quality assurance operations. This role, working closely with Operations teams and supervised by a lead, aims to support the fulfillment of business quality targets, identify and resolve any non-conformances, and encourage uniform quality standards throughout the organisation.

Company Overview

Austal is a leading Australian shipbuilder and defence prime contractor with a global presence. With facilities in Australia, USA, Philippines, and Vietnam, Austal designs, constructs, and supports defence and commercial vessels for top global operators. Their expansive operations offer diverse career paths across trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate roles, and operational delivery. Austal is spearheading continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, fostering innovation, sovereign capability, and sustained opportunities for Australian industries and workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out quality control inspections across all phases of vessel construction.
• Prepare, update, and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated documentation.
• Arrange and coordinate inspection schedules with internal teams, clients, and classification authorities.
• Conduct both internal and external quality audits to verify adherence to standards.
• Assess and audit inspection documentation and objective quality evidence (OQE).
• Handle non-conformance reports and keep thorough quality performance records.
• Assist investigations related to quality issues, support corrective measures, and promote continuous improvement.
• Generate investigation reports and disseminate lessons learned to avoid future issues.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess an industry-recognised inspection certification in areas such as structural, welding, piping, pressure vessel, painting, or fit-out disciplines.
• At least five years of experience in production, quality inspection, or managing quality systems.
• Experience working in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial settings.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigation capabilities.
• Expertise in auditing alongside conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
• Experience in shipbuilding or maritime industries is advantageous.
• Formal training in investigations or audits is also desirable.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Competitive salary and benefit packages.
• Access to professional development and training programs.
• A supportive and dynamic workplace culture.
• Potential for career growth within a developing organization.

Diversity and Inclusion

Austal is dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace and actively welcomes applicants from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities, diverse backgrounds, all ages, orientations, and those with disabilities. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.