Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Engineer in Canberra to contribute to Engineering Plans and oversee governance and compliance.

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

Conduct reviews and analysis to assure organisational performance of the EMS to maintain AEO certification .

Review of Engineering Artefacts including all project/product level Engineering Plans to assure compliance to standards.

- Providing direction to projects/products on the relevant Australian and International Standards, regulations and Defence requirements.
- Leadership of continual improvement actions across the Engineering, Logistics and Cyber, including pre and post activity reviews.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain an AGSVA Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Skilled Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.

Career development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.

Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through

Veteran support : Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of allages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice,



and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

Title

Snr Manager, Quality

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We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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With over 65 years working on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

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At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an workplace where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Quality Assurance to provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and functional direction across our Quality organisation. This role is responsible for ensuring quality systems, processes, and practices are effectively implemented to support safe, reliable, compliant, and high‑performing delivery outcomes.

Working across multiple disciplines, product lines, and operational areas, you will provide senior leadership to quality teams while acting as a trusted technical authority in quality assurance, governance, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in strengthening quality capability, driving consistency of practice, and ensuring quality frameworks align with business objectives, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished quality leader who can combine deep technical expertise with people leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence outcomes across a complex organisation.

This is a permanent full‑time opportunity and can be based in Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney or Adelaide.

The successful candidate must hold a Baseline security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

- Provide senior functional leadership across quality disciplines, teams, and operational areas to deliver business and customer outcomes.
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of quality systems, processes, standards, and governance frameworks.




- Ensure quality practices align with business objectives, contractual requirements, regulatory obligations, and product performance expectations.
- Provide technical authority across quality assurance, audits, inspections, testing, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Oversee assurance activities to ensure products, materials, and processes meet required quality, safety, and compliance standards.
- Analyse quality performance data to identify trends, systemic risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead corrective and preventative action processes to address quality issues and strengthen operational performance.
- Drive consistency of quality practices across multiple functions, product lines, and operational environments.
- Contribute to the development of quality strategy, enterprise standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with stakeholders to improve reliability, maintainability, and delivery outcomes.
- Build capability across the Quality function through coaching, mentoring, and developing managers and technical specialists.

As the ideal candidate you will bring

Essential

- Undergraduate qualification in Quality, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in Quality Management (typically 12+ years), including demonstrated leadership experience managing managers or senior technical professionals.
- Proven experience leading multiple quality disciplines, teams, or functional areas within a complex organisation.
- Strong technical expertise across quality management systems, audits, inspections, testing, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Experience applying quality frameworks to contractual, regulatory, compliance, and product performance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to combine technical authority with strategic leadership and people management responsibilities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, and problem‑solving capabilities.

Desirable

- Postgraduate qualifications in Quality, Engineering, Management, or a related discipline.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt accreditation.
- Experience working within complex, multi‑product, matrixed, or highly regulated environments.
- Experience contributing to global, enterprise‑wide, or cross‑functional quality strategies and processes.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance.

What we will offer you

- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.

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