On behalf of Woodside, we are recruiting a Quality Manager - Major Capital Projects, to join their team in Perth on a 12 month contract.

Reporting to the Quality General Manager you will ensure alignment with the Quality Policy, Projects Management Standard & Woodside Management System, providing governance over the development & implementation of the Project Quality Plan inclusive of Project Assurance Plan & Project Verification Plan.

Description

• Managed a high performing quality team across project and contractor interfaces.
• Define quality critical roles and align competencies with execution needs.
• Approve critical quality deliverables (ITPs, MDRs, NCRs, inspection records) based on risk and specification.
• Oversee supplier surveillance, FATs, and MRB closure for high-risk packages.
• Validate verification evidence for inspections, completions, and VCR readiness.
• Resolve engineering quality issues through structured RCA and governance engagement.
• Provide technical assurance on quality hold points, witnessing strategy, contractor qualification.
• Endorse quality-related waivers or deviations in coordination with Engineering and Contracts.
• Assess supplier technical capability during bid evaluation and contract execution.
• Support readiness for completions and handover, from a quality standpoint.

Profile

• Extensive experience in quality roles, including management across major capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IOGP frameworks, and enterprise QMS implementation.
• Experienced in audit governance, RCA facilitation, and contractor performance oversight.
• Proven capability in governing PQP, PAP, and PVP deliverables across execution phases.
• Proficient in FTQ360, SiQ, Power BI, SAP, or equivalent business quality and data management systems.
• Exposure to constructability, inspection, and completions during construction and commissioning.
• Degree in Engineering, Quality, or technical field - Preferred; Trade with 15+ years' QA/QC experience and formal QA training - Accepted.
• Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 9001 - Essential; Certified Quality Manager - Desirable
• Internationally recognised inspection certification - Essential.
• Professional standing (e.g. CQP MCQI, CMgr, or Chartered Engineer) - Preferred.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD aligned with company standards - Required.

Job Offer

• Salary sacrificing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact [email protected]