Position:
Quality Manager (Welding & Structural Steel)
Location:
Melbourne, VIC
Employment Type:
Permanent
Must have full working rights.
Role Overview
The Quality Manager will perform the
Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC)
function and oversee all welding and quality assurance/control activities within the business. This role requires strong technical expertise in Australian welding standards, structural steel infrastructure projects, and quality documentation. The incumbent will ensure compliance with relevant standards, drive continuous improvement, and maintain company accreditations.
Key Responsibilities
Act as
Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC)
, ensuring compliance with AS **** / AS **** Certificate 10 requirements.
Develop, review, and approve
Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
and
Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs)
.
Manage
Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
, QA/QC documentation, and contribute to project-specific safety plans.
Oversee welding and fabrication methodology, sequencing, and planning in coordination with production teams.
Coordinate welder qualification testing and maintain qualification records.
Supervise subcontractors for welding coordination, inspection, testing, and NDT activities.
Liaise with client quality representatives and issue quality job packs.
Manage non-conformances (NCRs), corrective actions, and ensure traceability of materials and consumables.
Control calibration, testing, and maintenance of equipment,



ensuring compliance with QA systems.
Support external audits and maintain quality records and registers.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Department.
Required Qualifications & Competencies
AS **** Welding Supervisor
or
AS **** Certificate 10
(mandatory).
Demonstrated experience in
Australian structural steel and infrastructure projects
(bridges, highways, rail, heavy fabrication).
Strong knowledge of Australian and international welding standards:
AS/NZS ****
AS/NZS **** (CC3)
ISO ****
AS/NZS ISO ******
Proven ability to assemble QA packages and MDRs.
Experience managing QA/QC activities in fabrication facilities.
Effective leadership and resource management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to health, safety, and compliance.
Screening Priorities
Recruiters should apply the following filters when sourcing candidates:
Certification
– AS **** or AS **** Certificate 10 (non-negotiable).
Australian Infrastructure Experience
– bridges, rail, highways, structural steel fabrication.
Welding QA/QC Standards
– AS/NZS ****, AS/NZS ****, ISO ****, WPS/PQR, ITPs, NCRs, NDT, QA packages/MDRs.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Holds AS **** / Certificate 10.
Has hands-on experience in Australian structural steel/infrastructure projects.
Demonstrates robust RWC/Welding Coordinator background.
Skilled in QA/QC documentation, welding standards, and compliance.
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