Head of Quality Assurance & Quality Control

THE CLIENT Our client is a key delivery partner on the iconic Snowy Hydro 2.0 project based in Cooma. As a global leader in heavy mechanical engineering, contracting and services, they support some of the world’s most significant energy and infrastructure projects. Their expertise is driving forward renewable energy and hydropower innovation across the ANZ region, with a focus on delivering long‑term, sustainable solutions.

LOCATION & ROSTER

FIFO - Based in Cooma, NSW on the Snowy 2.0 project

Office-based role (Mon‑Fri or Mon‑Thurs)

Travel required to Lobs Hole Site & Goulburn Warehouse

THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced

Head of QA/QC

to lead and maintain the Quality Management System across our client’s electrical and mechanical scope on Snowy Hydro 2.0, including turbines, generators, hydraulic steel structures and associated packages.

Reporting to the Deputy Project Director and global functional Head of Quality, this senior leadership role will define quality strategy, ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and contractual obligations, and drive right‑first‑time delivery across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation and commissioning.

You will lead and mentor a growing

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

team across Cooma, Goulburn and Lobs Hole Site, acting as the senior authority on all quality matters and the primary interface with the client, alliance partners and regulators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Define and lead the Project Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001, contract and company standards

Set project‑wide quality strategy, KPIs, audit frameworks and reporting structures

Oversee QA/QC delivery across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation and commissioning

Lead FATs, SATs, inspections, commissioning quality and final handover documentation

Manage NCRs, CAPA processes and root cause analysis to drive right‑first‑time delivery

Monitor subcontractor and supplier quality performance and ensure compliance with project requirements

Act as the primary quality interface with the client, alliance partners, auditors and regulators

Lead internal and external audits, compliance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

Provide leadership, mentoring and direction to Site Quality Managers and QA/QC teams

Identify and mitigate quality risks while supporting strong project and commercial outcomes

ABOUT YOU

15+ years’ experience in Quality Management on major infrastructure, hydropower, energy, oil & gas or heavy industrial projects

Proven leadership of QA/QC teams on complex, multi‑site construction projects

Expert knowledge of ISO 9001, inspection regimes and regulatory compliance

Strong background in welding standards, NDT/NDE and manufacturing/site inspection practices

Experience managing FAT/SAT, supplier audits, installation quality and commissioning documentation

Demonstrated ability to manage complex client relationships with confidence and professionalism

Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills

Experience on major projects in Australia; Alliance or collaborative contracting experience highly regarded

PROJECT INFORMATION Snowy 2.0 is the next generation of the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme. Once complete, the project will deliver 2,000 MW of dispatchable renewable power and 350,000 MWh of large‑scale storage, playing a vital role in Australia’s clean energy transition.

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