Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) is a comprehensive defence solution provider, building on the strengths of its portfolio, which includes artillery systems, armoured vehicles, air defence systems, and unmanned ground systems.

We are a subsidiary of Hanwha Corporation which has grown to be the largest and the most influentialdefence corporation in South Korea.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Quality Systems Officer to join our growing Quality team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about quality, compliance, continuous improvement, and building robust management systems that support operational excellence.

As a Quality Systems Officer, you will contribute directly to maintaining and enhancing Hanwha Defence Australia's management systems, certifications, and accreditation requirements. Working across a diverse range of stakeholders, you will help drive business improvement, support audit activities, strengthen compliance frameworks, and ensure our quality systems continue to meet the highest industry and defence standards.

This role offers the prospect to work on complex and nationally significant defence programs while influencing the maturity and effectiveness of quality management systems across the organisation. The position may also include rotational support to HDA's H-ACE facility in Avalon.

Key Responsibilities:

- Promote and support the compliance, risk and assurance function across the organisation.
- Participate in internal and external audits to verify compliance with the Hanwha Operating System (HOS), management system processes, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
- Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of HOS Management Systems, including Legal, DISP,



AS 4811 and ISO accreditations.
- Prepare documentation and corrective actions in response to audit findings, non-conformances and improvement opportunities.
- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures, work instructions and management system documentation.
- Ensure all documentation aligns with relevant standards, industry regulations, customer requirements and the Hanwha management system framework.

Experience:

- Experience in a quality, compliance, assurance, governance or administrative role requiring a high level of attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining and controlling management system documentation.
- Experience working with ISO standards, accreditation frameworks or quality management systems is highly regarded.
- Experience supporting audits, compliance activities or certification programs is advantageous.

Qualifications

Any of the below would be extremely desirable.

- Tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Management, Engineering or Quality.
- AS/NZS ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems auditing certification or equivalent.

Skills and attributes

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation.




- Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration capabilities.
- Highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to identify risks, issues and opportunities for improvement proactively.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to prepare quality documentation, reports, correspondence and briefing material with minimal supervision.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.
- Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Commitment to quality, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- To be successful in this role, you will need to be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security clearance up to NV1 (must be an Australian Citizen). Eligibility criteria can be found athttp://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

What we can offer you

- 9 Day fortnight
- Flexible Working arrangements
- Defence Reservist Leave
- Professional Development
- Health & Wellbeing Platform including an Employee Assistance Program

Hanwha Defence Australia looks for people who can embrace our three core values of ‘Challenge, Dedication, and Integrity’ that were established in the spirit of Trust and Loyalty. If you want to work with us on this exciting journey, now is the time to join.

Hanwha Defence Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Program and welcome the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.

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📌 Quality Systems Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Hanwha Defence Australia
📍 Melbourne