About The Chance Every product that leaves our Fabrication workshop carries the Benmax name, and we want someone who takes that seriously. We’re looking for an experienced Quality Manager to own the standards, systems and final sign off that keep our manufacturing output at the level we’re known for. Leading a team of Quality Supervisors, you’ll hold accountability for maintaining our ISO 9001 accreditation and for the quality of everything we build.

You’ll also be the primary point of contact for clients, third party inspectors and certification bodies, so confidence representing Benmax at every level matters. This is a hands on leadership role. You’ll be close to the shop floor, setting consistent standards, product lines and production areas, and shaping the systems and reporting that keep our quality performance visible to the wider business.

You Can Expect To

Lead and develop QA capability across the manufacturing business, keeping standards consistent in every production area

Directly lead our Quality Supervisors, setting priorities, allocating coverage and holding the team accountable for delivery

Own the quality management system end to end, including procedures, work instructions, and inspection and test plans

Hold accountability for our ISO 9001 accreditation, including certification and surveillance audit readiness

Run the internal audit programme and drive corrective actions through to verified close out

Hold delegated authority to place work on hold, reject product and stop release where quality requirements aren’t met

Act as the escalation point for quality disputes between production, project delivery, supply chain and clients

Manage supplier and subcontractor quality, including incoming inspection requirements and vendor performance

Define,



measure and report on quality performance, including first pass yield, non-conformance and rework

Own the client and third party inspection interface, including witness and hold points and handover documentation Essential What you’ll bring: Proven experience leading a team, including direct management of personnel

Deep working knowledge of ISO 9001, with genuine experience owning a certified quality management system

Ability to set and enforce consistent quality standards across multiple production areas and product types

Sound ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, welding procedures, and inspection and test plans

Internal Auditor certification in ISO 9001

Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and holding a firm quality position under schedule and commercial pressure Desirable Tertiary qualification in Quality, Engineering or a related discipline

Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001

Trade or technical background in fabrication, welding or mechanical assembly

Welding inspection qualification, for example AS 2214, CSWIP or AWS CWI

White Card, Silica Awareness and Asbestos Awareness About Us For over 40 years, Benmax has been solving complex HVAC, building services and fabrication challenges across Australia. Our Fabrication team designs and builds advanced, fully customised systems in house, backed by a certified quality management system and a genuine commitment to doing the job right the first time. We’re a family run business, built on straight talk and honest work.

We invest in our people, back expertise, and give people real opportunities to see the impact of their work. If you want a workplace where your standards matter and your career can grow, Benmax could be the place for you.

📌 Manufacturing Quality Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Benmax
📍 Canberra