Aps 4 - Quality Assurance Officer

• $76,277 - $83,274 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Osborne - SA

The Role
As a Quality Assurance Officer, you will be accountable under limited direction for the ongoing administration of the Collins Submarine Program certified Quality Management system, compliant with ISO 9001:2015.You will coordinate and contribute to the work of the team consistent with the Quality Management Plan and provide advice on Quality Assurance processes and business improvement activities.Reporting to the Internal Quality Management System lead, you will build and sustain effective relationships with team members and provide constructive feedback to others as well as work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.This work is primarily an administrative role however you will gain the ability to understand and apply Quality Assurance and governance procedures, practices and frameworks and develop your skills to perform assurance, auditing and corporate reporting activities.As a Quality Assurance Officer you will:

• Have an understanding of the AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016 Quality management requirements;
• Be accountable for organising your workflow and the accurate and timely completion of work within specified timeframes, and possess the ability to make independent decisions relating to your area of responsibility;
• Have demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, successful collaboration and effective communication within a team environment to achieve quality outcomes;
• Be required to engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond and provide advice on issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes;
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret, collate, research and analyse information to conduct audits and reporting activities based on legislation, policy and procedures.

About our Team
The Collins Submarine Program within the National Shipbuilding Sustainment Group (NSSG) is responsible for the maintenance and programmed upgrade of Australia’s Collins Class submarines.The Program works in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy and Industry to deliver the strategic submarine capability to the nation.You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence.Working for Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities. You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that are not always nine to five.Information on Defence employees’ working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package that may respond to industry variations and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement.If you require further information, please email build.the.future@defence.gov.auOur Ideal Candidate

• As the ideal candidate, you will have an understanding of a certified Quality Management System.
• You will have sound decision-making skills and judgement, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement including the ability to communicate with influence.
• You will be accountable to set work priorities, providing clear and consistent communication, manage workflow and show judgement, intelligence and common sense.
• You will maintain and promote the Collins Submarine Program Quality Management System by developing and supporting internal relationships through sharing knowledge and expertise with others.
• You will be accountable to contribute towards self-improvement and professional development.