Group
Occupation
111631 Quality Assurance Manager
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
111631 Quality Assurance Manager
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the deployment of quality systems and certification processes within an organisation.
ICT quality managers are excluded from this occupation. ICT quality managers are included in Occupation 272231 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Liaises with technical, production and operational staff and management to ensure maximum quality outputs
- Updates and issues product specifications
- Oversees the activity of the quality assurance department and team in developing, implementing and maintaining processes and systems designed to ensure the quality and safety of the company's products
- Trains staff to uphold the highest quality standards
- Prepares for audits, reporting and quality improvement initiatives