About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control / Quality Assurance (QC/QA) professional to join our coatings team, supporting high-quality surface preparation, protective coating and corrosion-control projects across Defence, oil & gas, mining and other industrial sectors. This role will suit a technically minded quality qualified with desired experience in protective coatings, corrosion control and inspection, who can ensure coating activities comply with project specifications, applicable standards and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

- Conduct QC/QA inspections of surface preparation and protective coating applications.

- Verify surface cleanliness, profile, environmental conditions and coating application parameters.

- Perform and document inspections including surface preparation and cleanliness, surface profile measurements, ambient condition monitoring, wet and dry film thickness measurements, coating application and cure cycles, and destructive and non-destructive testing.

- Review coating materials, batch numbers, technical data sheets and application requirements.

- Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved ITPs, specifications, procedures and project documentation.

- Prepare inspection reports, QA records, non-conformance reports, ITPs and coating inspection documentation.

- Identify defects and non-conformances and work with production/site teams to implement corrective actions.

- Liaise with clients, inspectors, engineers and project personnel on quality requirements.





- Maintain accurate traceability and quality records throughout projects.

- Support continuous improvement of coating processes and QA systems.

About you

- Previous experience in QC/QA within protective coatings, corrosion control, fabrication, defence, marine or heavy industrial environments.

- Strong knowledge of surface preparation and protective coating systems.

- Practical experience with coating inspection equipment and testing methods.

- Ability to interpret coating specifications, drawings, ITPs and technical documentation.

- Ability to prepare ITPs in accordance with customer specifications.

- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality documentation.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

- Ability to read and interpret Australian and ISO standards.

- NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector certification — Level 1, 2 or higher (desired).

- Relevant trade, engineering, materials, coatings or quality qualification (desired).

Benefits

- Opportunity to work on significant Defence, Oil & Gas, Mining, Transport, Medical and Industrial projects.

- Professional and technically focused working environment.

- Growing business.

- Ongoing training and development opportunities.

- Exposure to complex protective coating and corrosion-control applications.

- Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications.

- Potential for career progression within quality, inspection and project operations.

📌 QC/QA – Defence & Industrial Coatings (Wingfield)
🏢 Defence Coating Systems
📍 Wingfield