Title:
Assistant Quality Assurance Manager
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All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 Clearance or above should apply.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an Assistant Quality Manager with strong systems engineering and logistics experience to join a high-performing team at MILVEHCOE. This is the Army’s hub for heavy vehicles, armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs), and sustainment programs, including Boxer CRV, LAND 400, LAND 121, ASLAV, Abrams, and Hawkei platforms.
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will help ensure engineering processes, quality frameworks, and compliance obligations are met, supporting both engineering and sustainment operations within a practical, hands-on environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and Defence-specific standards.
- Ensure engineering, logistics, and sustainment processes comply with Defence and MSP quality standards.
- Conduct and support internal and external audits, including CASG and prime contractor requirements.
- Assist in systems safety and assurance tasks aligned with One Defence Capability System (ODCS) and integrated logistics support (ILS) principles.
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams including Army personnel, prime contractors (e.g., Rheinmetall), and sustainment partners.
- Participate in root cause analysis, risk reviews, and engineering change control procedures.
- Maintain quality records and contribute to lessons-learned repositories.
- Engage with workshop and maintenance environments, providing quality support for inspection, maintenance, and technical supply chain processes
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
- NV1 Security Clearance (essential).
- Engineering or logistics qualification in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
- Experience in Defence engineering or logistics environments and understanding of Defence capability lifecycle (ODCS).
- Knowledge of integrated logistics support (ILS) processes and standards (LSAR, GEIA-STD-0007).
- Familiarity with Defence logistics and engineering systems (MILIS, CAMM2, Teamcenter, DOORS).
- Strong background in Systems Engineering, particularly requirements traceability, V&V, interface management, or sustainment support.
- Exposure to systems safety, risk management, and quality assurance in regulated Defence environments.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and collaboration skills, especially with Army, CASG, and prime contractors.
- Some exposure to workshop, maintenance, or repair environments is desirable.
- Prior experience supporting Army platforms such as LAND 400, LAND 121, Boxer CRV, ASLAV, Abrams, Hawkei, or other AFVs.
- Practical understanding of Army sustainment processes.
- Experience working onsite with Army units or within CASG programs.
- Exposure to sensitive or ITAR-restricted programs.
- Familiarity with Defence technical supply chain processes and engineering/logistics toolsets.
All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 Clearance or above should apply.
What we will offer you:
· A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
· Flexible working
· Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
· Paid parental leave
· Income protection
· Corporate rewards
· Salary packaging/Novated leasing
· Employee stock purchase plans
· Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
· Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes, or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.
