Job Description

The opportunity

Reporting into the Program Services Manager, the Senior Quality Advisor provides quality leadership and assurance across construction programs and projects delivered through the Logan Water Partnership, a long‑term alliance between Logan City Council and Downer Utilities.

The role is responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of quality outcomes across the alliance’s works program, in alignment with The Downer Standard (TDS), Delivery Governance Management (DGM), contractual obligations, and relevant statutory and industry requirements.

The Senior Quality Advisor delivers proactive governance through audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives across the full construction lifecycle. The role works closely with alliance teams, Logan City Council representatives, and subcontractors to support embedded quality practices and achieve compliant, high‑quality outcomes. Regular travel across construction sites is a core component of the role.

What you’ll do

• Provide Quality leadership across all project delivery phases including design verification, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop, review, and maintain Quality Management Plans, ITP Registers, checklists, and assurance documentation.
• Review ITPs and provide feedback to project teams
• Ensure project teams understand and comply with ISO 9001 and Downer Quality Management System requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on audit outcomes, NCR trends, and construction performance data.
• Facilitate lessons learned, root cause analysis, and corrective / preventive action processes.
• Contribute to standardisation and uplift of construction Quality practices across the program

What we offer

• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Tool of trade vehicle for work purposes
• Access to Downer Group benefits
• Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
• Competitive remuneration package
• Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
• Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring  
• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

What we’re looking for

• Trade or Tertiary qualification in Engineering/Construction or similar is desirable
• Formal qualification in project management or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Construction industry, Water Industry, Resources / Mining or Heavy Industry beneficial
• Exposure and experience with project planning, execution and delivery, Continuous improvement, Driving Quality outcomes
• Sound experience with client and stakeholder engagement
• Strong technical, process and operations skills and knowledge.
• Sound commercial acumen
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO:9001 Quality Management System and relevant principles and practices
• Strong understanding of Quality best practice
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Ability to work autonomously

‘About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

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