Quality Manager

Sandvik Mining

Quality Manager – Heatherbrae, NSW

About the Opportunity

In this position, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining Sandvik's key quality accreditation.  You will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and ongoing improvement of Sandvik's Quality Management System, while overseeing both internal and external audits across our Heatherbrae and Mackay facilities. A core focus of the role is to safeguard compliance with service technician competency requirements, ensuring that our standards meet both legislative and company expectations. This is a critical role in supporting operational excellence, driving continuous improvement, and upholding Sandvik's reputation for quality and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Sandvik's Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015) and compliance with AS/NZS and AS/NZS 3800.
• Create and update quality policies and procedures to support safe and compliant operations.
• Build strong relationships with managers, employees, regulators, and industry representatives.
• Review and interpret legislative and company requirements to maintain compliance.
• Monitor the Quality Management System, address non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement.

About you

You are a qualified mechanical tradesperson with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver reliable results. You're confident using digital tools, including Microsoft Office 365. You have experience with Root Cause Analysis and hold an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification. You're familiar with Ex FLP legislation and standards. You're flexible, adaptable, and quick to adjust to operational changes.

Agencies need not apply.

To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements, work from the comfort of your own home up 40% of the work week
• Company-wide Bonus scheme to reward your hard work and dedication.
• Training and development opportunities, from extensive internal programs to contributions towards external studies.
• Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.
• Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program.
• Employee Referral program, earning up to $5,000 per successful referral

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, having been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and you can explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.

Who we are

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.

For further information about the role please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist – Alexis McKechnie @

Applications close: 22 September 2025, or prior if ideal candidate selected.