El 1 - Deputy Engineering Assurance Manager

$115,899 - $130,733 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Osborne - SA

**The Role**
Naval Construction Branch (NCB) are seeking a dynamic and skilled individual for the role of EL 1 Deputy Engineering Assurance Manager to become a valuable addition to the team.

The EL 1 Deputy Engineering Assurance Manager will be required to work in a complex operating environment based at Osborne SA, as part of the Technical Directorate within NCB. The position supports the acquisition and delivery of continuous naval shipbuilding in providing Government oversight in ship construction, test and delivery.

The position is accountable to the NCB Quality Assurance Manager in supporting the conduct of Build Assurance activities, providing support and management to the Technical Directorate’s Business Management System or Engineering Management System, non-conformance/non-compliance, formal acceptance data and OQE and quality outcomes for the shipbuilding product, during its construction and test phase.

The key responsibilities of the EL1 Deputy Engineering Assurance Manager are:

- Support the NCB Quality Assurance Manager in the development, implementation and review of quality assurance and governance procedures, practices and frameworks;
- Plan, prepare and coordinate the conduct of audits, surveillance and perform quality assurance, governance, auditing on ship construction programs and maintain real-time corporate reporting of the activities;
- Develop content for Technical Directorate plans and process across multiple projects in consultation with NCB technical experts;
- Interpret verbal and written technical content to draft in a way that is appropriate for the intended audience;
- Collaborate with various stakeholders in managing technical issues using software tools (JIRA, TRMS etc);
- Ensure Build Assurance Audits and Surveillance are delivered within agreed timeframes and scope as per documented methodology;
- Develop Build Assurance schedules in Microsoft Project in consultation with the NCB team.
- Develop strong stakeholder engagements and sustain effective relationships with team members, management and stakeholders;
- Analyse and suggest improvements to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure appropriate performance;
- Assess technical packages, reports, processes and product and equipment performance to meet specified requirements and identify and report non-conformances.
- Develop and maintain NCB Shipbuilding Quality Standards.

**About our Team**
Naval Construction Branch (NCB) is accountable for the assurance of ship construction, set-to work and transit of vessels constructed at the Osborne Naval Shipyard and Henderson precinct. We are headquartered in Osborne, SA and have a detachment in Henderson, WA and a smaller presence in Port Macquarie, NSW.

NCB is furthering continuous naval shipbuilding and growing sovereign capability by overseeing the construction to ensure quality and standards are met, storing lessons learnt and developing standard shipbuilding procedures for construction. NCB will oversee the construction of many different Navy vessels including Offshore Patrol Vessels, Hunter Class Frigates, Young Endeavour, Mine Hunter Vessels, Evolved Cape Class and Pacific Patrol Boats.

Working at NCB will enable you to be at the grassroots of continuous naval shipbuilding, where you are part of a working shipyard, being able to see and contribute to the vessels delivered and used in Service by Navy. NCB currently has highly skilled and diverse shipbuilding experience which will be shared to grow your hands-on construction knowledge. You will work alongside Navy personnel, internal project management officers and Prime contractors. The opportunity for technical staff to undertake industry placement is also available.
- A high level of demonstrable experience in either oil and gas, maritime, ship building/maintenance or general engineering construction projects.
- Relevant experience in the management of quality assurance activities (e.g. conducting Process Audits and Quality Audits, monitoring and disposal of audit findings).
- An ability to lead, plan and deliver complex and critical technical activities and provide advice working to agreed priorities and outcomes.
- Experience in scheduling, monitoring and reporting of Build Assurance activities (preferably using software tools).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style and language according to the audience’s level of knowledge, skill and experience.