Project Quality and Safety Manager

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
 

Your future role

We have an exciting opportunity available to join our team responsible for the maintenance of the Gold Coast Light Rail fleet, as the Project Quality and Safety Manager. Based at our maintenance facility in Southport, you will primarily be responsible for representing Quality within the project team and striving for customer satisfaction by managing all quality and product safety activities.

We’ll look to you for:

• Providing Quality governance across the operation by maintaining and continuously improving the Project Quality Management Plan.
• Representing Alstom in customer meetings for Quality related topics.
• Conducting root-cause analysis and facilitating problem solving (8D, QRQC, REX).
• Owning the Supplier Parts List and managing supplier quality.
• Managing the NCR process, defect management and driving through to closure.

• Providing support for periodic progress reporting through quality indicators and identify improvement opportunities.
• Supporting, conducting and participating in internal/ external audits.
• Conducting quality inspections and following through via relevant processes with associated stakeholders.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate within a small team.
• An autonomous, self starter who will thrive within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Significant experience within a similar role, leading Quality for a site/operation.
• Project Management and maintenance operations experience will be highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic or similar).

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also benefit from:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave.

• Free gym membership.
• Purchased annual leave and a novated leasing scheme.
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose.
• A competitive package that recognises your performance and potential.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note:

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com. For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.