Quality Defence Full Time Jobs in Australia - Oct 2026

High $$$ on offer | Established company with 100+ employees
Automotive quality experience welcomed; APQP a major advantage
Most importantly the right ATTITUDE/MINDSET | Company that looks after employees

Must have quality experience in defence, automotive or advanced manufacturing. APQP experience and NV1 clearance highly regarded.

6h ago

Listed eight days ago

Quality Manager

at Department of Defence

This is a Full time job

Port Wakefield, Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley SA

$99,733 - $112,431 (APS 6) + Super

Special Defence Locality allowance
Enjoy the benefits of ongoing development and career opportunities.
Be part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive team.

Lead quality assurance across critical Defence operations.

8d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve hours ago

Quality Assurance Advisor

at Austal Ships

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Fremantle, Perth WA

Join a company with strong job security backed by long‑term defence contracts
Strong job stability, career development, and long‑term growth opportunities
Contribute to world‑class vessels built right here in Australia.

Supports quality assurance through audits, surveillance and compliance activities, ensuring products and processes meet project requirements.

12h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Mk41 Vertical Launching System and Guided Weapon Specialist

at Department of Defence

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$124,393 - $140,315 (EL 1) + Super

Career Growth Opportunity
Work Life Balance
Attractive Superannuation

The VLS and Guided Weapon Specialist within the Armament Engineering CoE is an exciting opportunity to contribute to grow capability in the RAN.

16h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Assistant Director – Quality Management

at Australian Submarine Agency

This is a Full time job

Majura, Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$124,393 - $140,315 (EL 1) +up to 15.4% Super

Generous leave entitlements
15.4% Superannuation
A unique opportunity supporting AUKUS

A fantastic and exciting opportunity for Quality Assurance professionals supporting AUKUS, a once in a life time project!

15d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Quality Manager

at Department of Defence

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT

$99,733 - $112,431 (APS 6) + Super

Special Defence Locality allowance
Enjoy the benefits of ongoing development and career opportunities.
Be part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive team.

Lead quality assurance across critical Defence operations.

8d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen hours ago

Senior Quality Manager

at ARKEUS PTY LTD

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD

Join Arkeus as a Senior Quality Manager to lead ISO 9001 and AS9100D certifications in a high-growth defence tech company.

14h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Quality Assurance Manager

at Safran Electronic & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Botany, Sydney NSW

Health Insurance (Healthy Living Extras) eligibility after 6 months
Professional Development
Hybrid working arrangements

The Quality Assurance Manager oversees the Integrated Management System to ensure ongoing compliance with policies, regulations, and ISO standards.

21d ago

Listed eight days ago

Production Quality Inspector

at Hanwha Defence Australia

This is a Full time job

Avalon, South West Coast VIC

9 day fortnight - every second Friday off!
Competitive pay
Great team culture!

As a Production Quality Inspector, you will support manufacturing operations by inspecting components, assemblies, vehicles, and materials.

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Chief of Technology

at Kongsberg Defence Australia

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT

Join KONGSBERG Australia and contribute to major defence and engineering program
Work in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment.
Thrive in a global organisation

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished engineering leader to shape strategic direction in KONGSBERG Australia.

3d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

SUBSAFE Program Improvement Technical Officer

at ASC

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Industry leading benefits & 10 days additional AL

Move beyond auditing and help drive meaningful operational improvements.
Grow your career in a unique role supporting national security outcomes.
Turn lessons learned into lasting improvements across the business.

Looking for a quality, compliance or continuous improvement professional to help strengthen one of ASC's most critical assurance programs. Based in WA

29d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen hours ago

Quality Assurance Advisor - Fabrication

at Austal Ships

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Perth WA

Join a company with strong job security backed by long‑term defence contracts
Strong job stability, career development, and long‑term growth opportunities
Contribute to world‑class vessels built right here in Australia.

Ensures fabrication quality through audits, compliance and issue resolution, supporting continuous improvement across shipbuilding operations.

14h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Quality Lead – Defence & Manufacturing

at Supashock Advanced Technologies

This is a Full time job

Holden Hill, Adelaide SA

Take ownership of quality across growing Australian Defence programs
Hands-on role across audits, engineering, manufacturing and customers
Senior individual contributor role with autonomy and no direct reports

Hands-on Quality Lead role owning Defence quality, audits and customer requirements across advanced manufacturing.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty four days ago

Quality Assurance Advisor

at Austal Ships

This is a Full time job

Fremantle, Perth WA

Join a company with strong job security backed by long‑term defence contracts
Strong job stability, career development, and long‑term growth opportunities
Contribute to world‑class vessels built right here in Australia.

Conduct audits, compliance reviews and process surveillance to identify non-conformances, support corrective actions and drive quality i

24d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Quality and Safety System Specialist

at Boeing Defence Australia

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Flexible working options
Yearly bonus structure
Join a great team culture

Support the delivery of Quality and Safety services across the Joint Systems business unit in Brisbane

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Quality Assurance Manager - South Australia

at Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited

This is a Full time job

Perth WA

$$ Negotiable Salary $$ | Base + Super

Career-defining work alongside some of the industry's best talent
Yearly salary reviews | WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
Industry leading benefits including additional leave options

Exciting career opportunity to accelerate your career with Laing O'Rourke.

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Governance & Assurance Compliance Coordinator

at ASC

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Osborne, Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Challenging role, addition 10 days leave.

Contribute to Australia’s future submarine capability
Flexible work, extra leave and career development
Join a supportive team driving governance excellence

Help strengthen governance, manage risk and support compliance across one of Australia’s leading defence organisations.

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Technical Officer

at Kongsberg Defence Australia

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

Contribute to national defence sustainment and launch operations.
Work in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment.
Be part of Adelaide's growing defence industry hub.

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Officer to join our rapidly growing organisation.

10d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Quality Manager/Senior Quality Engineer

at Aphise

This is a Full time job

Holden Hill, Adelaide SA

$160,000 – $200,000 pa + super

High $$$ on offer | Established company with 100+ employees
Automotive quality experience welcomed; APQP a major advantage
Most importantly the right ATTITUDE/MINDSET | Company that looks after employees

Must have quality experience in defence, automotive or advanced manufacturing. APQP experience and NV1 clearance highly regarded.

14d ago

Listed fifteen days ago