Ausenco is a globally recognised leader in engineering, consulting, and project delivery services for the minerals, metals, and industrial sectors. Operating from 21 offices across 9 countries and delivering projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we are committed to redefining possibilities in complex projects and challenging environments. 

As a result of a growing pipeline of awarded work across diverse commodities in critical minerals and metals across WA and Africa, we’re seeking a dedicated talented QA/QC Checker to join our growing team in our Perth CBD office.  

About the role 

• Be a key contributor to the delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering designs and feasibility studies
• Manage and provide support to the project team to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, standards, and procedures.
• Lead the checking, validation and certification of vendor 3D models and associated 2D drawings, ensuring they meet specification, interface and constructability requirements.
• Oversee the 30% model review phase (and other key milestone reviews) in collaboration with design & engineering leads to drive quality and delivery.
• Manage and maintain the model tracking register, monitoring discipline progress, ensuring alignment and reducing rework risk.
• Support and enhance our QA/QC procedures and documentation in line with our quality management system for Design Office requirements.
• Identify recurring design errors or inefficiencies and document and standardize improvements so they benefit future projects and reduce long-term business risk.
• Mentor and assist junior design team members in embedding best-practice QA/QC processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives — capturing lessons, refining checklists and strengthening our design office capability.
• Work effectively in a hybrid/remote environment, coordinating with remote/onsite teams, ensuring all review output is tracked, documented and distributed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate & setup Navisworks Review models in the ACC Docs environment across all projects
• Manage all comments within ACC docs for all model reviews and continuous design developments & improvements for all disciplines on various projects.
• Checking of 2D drawings to Ausenco standards for Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural & Concrete and Civil design for various projects.

About you 

• Detailed knowledge of materials handling & mineral processing.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop a team of design professionals and develop a group for the checking activities within projects.
• Significant experience in 3D modelling and visualisation software e.g. Navisworks.
• Prior experience with Smart Plant 3D highly desirable  
• Sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards industry regulations and HSE practices
• Experience in creating design standards & procedures where required would be highly desirable
• Proficient in the layout of process plant equipment
• Ability to review and provide constructive feedback on vendor drawings and interdisciplinary design data 
• Advanced knowledge and practical application of design theories, principles and practices
• Has strong hands-on experience in mechanical/plant layout/piping design (or related engineering design disciplines) with a proven ability to spot issues others may miss.
• Understands or has worked within an ISO 9001 (or equivalent) Quality Management System environment — you appreciate the importance of documented information, risk-based thinking and continual improvement.
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced project execution phase, delivering against tight milestone deadlines and proactively coordinating with discipline leads, vendors and QA teams.
• Have excellent communication skills: able to ask the right questions, provide meaningful feedback, suggest design improvements, challenge assumptions and articulate risk and cost implications to stakeholders.
• Are self-motivated, highly organised and able to work autonomously (including from home/remotely) while maintaining visibility of your deliverables and outputs.
• Preferably have experience mentoring or training less experienced designers, and can help shape and refine procedures so the office’s QA/QC capability improves over time.
• Are aligned with a quality-first mindset: someone who understands that good QA/QC isn’t just a box-tick, but a business enabler that saves cost, reduces risk and improves reputation.
• Advanced diploma or equivalent in Engineering – desirable.
• Teamwork – Breaks down barriers between teams, involves others outside the team and supports wider business initiatives.

Why Ausenco?  

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package, we offer: 

• Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities. 

• Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs. 

• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services. 

• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution. 

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition. 

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation. 

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual. 

Need support with your application? 

We’re committed to making our recruitment process inclusive, accessible, and supportive of all identities and lived experiences. If you would benefit from adjustments or additional support due to personal circumstances, or would like a confidential conversation about accessibility, please contact Jamie McErvale (he/him), Senior Business Partner – People & Performance, at recruitment.apac@ausenco.com.