Quality Advisor

Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000**About North Western Alliance Program**:
North Western Program Alliance (NWPA) consists of three Alliance partners - John Holland, KBR and MTM and the client (LXRP), working together as one team to achieve shared goals.

Since 2017, NWPA has had a proven track record with the successful delivery of eight level crossing removal projects (13 LX) and several premium stations, with two projects currently in delivery (4 LX) and three in development phase.

We’re proud to make a real difference to the lives of people on our program of works and in the communities in which we operate. Our values are Care, Excellence, Creativity and Empowerment.

We are currently looking for an experienced **Quality Advisor **to join us, based on our **Pakenham **project - the biggest to date, delivering the removal of three level crossings, new-build superstation at Pakenham and extension of the train line, to a new-build station at Pakenham East.

**About the role**:
Whilst you’ll be initially based on the North Western Program Alliance on the Pakenham project, this is a long-term career opportunity within John Holland.

Reporting to the Senior Quality Advisor, as a Quality Advisor you will be required to support the implementation and monitoring of the quality objectives and requirements. Together with your team, you will ensure risks and other issues do not adversely impact the surety of successful project delivery. You will also assist with the inspection and test requirements.

**Responsibilities of the role include;**:

- Under direction, develop and recommend inspection and sampling techniques, quality control plans, process control procedures, testing and analysis procedures to ensure that products meet specifications and standards
- Document quality issues and performance measures for management review
- Assist with the implementation of the organisational Quality Management System on the project to ensure quality objectives and targets are met
- Prepare audit reports summarising production and quality issues together with recommend corrective actions
- Identify and report quality objectives, requirements, risks and other issues that may adversely impact the surety of successful project delivery to the Senior Quality Engineer
- Provide technical advice and assistance to management for quality-related activities
- Understand compliance and reporting procedures and processes
- Manage the reporting of non-compliances and ensure dispositions, remedial solutions and corrective actions are effectively implemented
- Review subcontractors' quality documentation and ensure they fulfil their quality system obligations
- Attend inspections to ensure works are compliant with design and project requirement

**To be successful in this key role, you will have;**:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or similar), Science, Building, Construction, Quality Management or Project Management
- Relevant tertiary or trade qualifications along with broad work experience in rail, signalling and/or steel fabrication/welding
- More than 3 years’ experience in a quality representative role
- Quality assurance experience gained preferably within the construction industry on Major Rail or Infrastructure Projects
- Experience in developing and implementing project QA management systems
- Passion for developing your career with John Holland and be mentored by industry experts
- Ability to travel to and work on-site in Pakenham

**What you’ll get in return;**:

- Join one of Australia’s leading Alliance’s to deliver critical Projects that make a real difference to the lives of people on our program of works and in the communities in which we operate
- Work with and learn from leading industry experts to develop and progress your career
- Deliver innovative, unique and award-winning Projects you’re proud to say “I helped to build that”
- A driven and supportive culture that truly lives the NWPA values Care, Excellence, Creativity and Empowerment
- Mentorship from your peers and leadership team as well as formal and informal training opportunities
- Annual performance and salary reviews
- Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid Parental Leave with Superannuation
- Two John Holland Wellness Days, to use spending time doing what you love
- Multicultural Leave Exchange, request an existing public holiday is substituted for a religious or culturally significant day important to you
- John Holland’s flexible working arrangements. Be part of #HowWeFlex
- Monthly Reward & Recognition Awards to recognise outstanding employee and team achievements
- Alliance annual ‘A Great Day’ event
- Access to WHEREFIT, a partnership between John Holland and over 400 gyms and fitness studios, to receive exclusive corporate discounts of up to 50% off

**As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives.**:
We’ll do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the sta