Assistant Quality Assurance Manager (Defence)

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; based at H-ACE Avalon and Victoria Barracks Melbourne. On-site work and travel are required.

Company

hirify.global delivers science, technology, engineering, and long-term operations and maintenance solutions to governments and companies worldwide, including complex Australian Defence programs.

What you will do

• Coordinate and support assurance activities, inspections, audits, and technical assessments across Infantry Fighting Vehicles, mission systems, training systems, and support equipment.
• Review supplier build and delivery schedules to plan quality assurance activities.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing, verification activities, and the review of inspection results and test evidence.
• Track quality issues and Corrective Action Requests, verify rectification and rework closure, and maintain Work Completion Certificate evidence.
• Prepare evidence-based inspection and audit reports, maintain acceptance records, and report emerging quality risks and QA performance.
• Supervise and support QA Officers and act as the QA Manager’s delegate for authorised activities.

Requirements

• Technical or trade qualification in mechanical, electrical, electronic, or systems disciplines.
• Experience performing quality assurance, inspections, or technical assessments in industrial or operational environments.
• Ability to conduct objective, evidence-based inspections and reporting and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Minimum AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance and Australian citizenship are required.
• ITAR compliance eligibility, on-site availability, and willingness to travel are required.

Nice to have

• Defence or complex systems quality assurance experience.
• Experience with training systems, support equipment, or Defence ERP and AIMS systems.
• Auditor certification such as JAS-ANZ, IRCA, RABQSA, or a Defence-recognised equivalent.
• Experience supporting or deputising for a senior QA role.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture focused on belonging, connection, growth, and Zero Harm.
• Flexible working and competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Paid parental leave, income protection, salary packaging, and novated leasing.
• Corporate rewards, employee stock purchase plans, flu shots, skin checks, and discounted private health insurance.
• Online learning, mentoring, and career development pathways.