Senior manager, quality

We are currently seeking a Project Quality Manager to join our team and lead quality performance on a major mining project. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a complex project within an EPCM environment, working closely with project leadership, the client, contractors and suppliers.

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the delivery of quality assurance and control across all phases of the mining project. This role ensures that quality objectives are achieved and that all work complies with Worley Management Systems, contractual obligations, client expectations, and relevant regulations and standards. It also plays a critical part in supporting the project team, mentoring quality personnel, embedding continuous improvement practices, and maintaining robust quality governance throughout EPCM delivery.

Join Worley's team delivering EPCM services for one of Australia's largest copper growth programs with a leading global mining company. Spanning major underground mine expansions and processing infrastructure projects, this portfolio will help unlock future copper supply while offering the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team that values belonging, innovation, and shared success.

What you'll do

• Support the project team in identifying quality risks and requirements. Ensure appropriate quality resources and Worley Management System processes are in place from project initiation.
• Develop and implement the Project Quality Management Plan and assurance tools aligned with the project's risk profile, contractual requirements and EPCM execution strategy. Ensure readiness for engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with the client. Serve as the primary point of contact for quality, ensuring alignment with client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead quality implementation across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. Coach the project team and ensure compliance with legal, contractual, regulatory and project-specific requirements.
• Review and approve supplier and contractor quality documentation, oversee inspection and field-level controls, manage non-conformances and punch lists, and ensure quality records are complete and submitted accurately.
• Monitor and report quality performance using KPIs. Conduct incident investigations and lead quality reviews and governance meetings.
• Lead quality risk assessments and internal/external audits. Ensure compliance with Project Assurance Plans and Regional Assurance frameworks.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives. Mentor quality professionals, drive lessons learned, and contribute to the development of quality capability across the business.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Science, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Certified Internal or Lead Auditor for ISO 9001.
• Significant quality management experience on complex mining projects, including supervisory, project management and technical leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience delivering quality outcomes within an EPCM project environment is essential, ideally across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a track record of developing and implementing practical quality solutions aligned with organisational goals.
• Broad knowledge of quality management functions with experience leading change initiatives and project delivery improvements.
• Strong experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action frameworks.

Benefits to you

• Flexible / hybrid working
• Paid parental leave
• Purchased leave scheme
• Salary packaging including novated leases, personal electronic devices and EV car subscription
• Salary continuance insurance
• Professional membership reimbursement
• Employee discounts including health insurance, gyms, hotels & car hire
• Rewards & Incentives through Worley's Appreciate rewards program
• Learning & career opportunities

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.