Quality Manager

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About The OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Quality Manager
within our High Frequency Sensing team in Edinburgh Parks, SA. In this role, you'll lead the implementation of quality systems across complex defence programs, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and excellence in delivery. You'll inspire and develop a team of Quality Engineers, fostering collaboration and high performance through a strategic mindset paired with strong operational execution.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the deployment and execution of Quality Management Systems across multiple programs and business lines.
• Manage and mentor a team of Program Quality Engineers, ensuring delivery of assurance and compliance activities.
• Oversee risk, audit, and non-conformance management, ensuring alignment with ISO9001, AS9100, and defence standards.
• Partner with Program Managers and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and quality strategy.
• Ensure product and service validation meets regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements.
• Represent the business in quality reviews with customers, regulators, and third-party auditors.

About YOU

• Proven experience in quality or technical management, with strong people leadership skills
• Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, and Regulatory Frameworks.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Inclusive, collaborative leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement and service-led delivery.
• Tertiary qualification preferred and certification in a quality-related field is essential. Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit:

Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.