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Quality Assurance Managers are responsible for an organisation’s quality standards and production-related compliance. Depending on the industry they work in they may be implementing HCCP, food standards, chemical controls, or Australian Safety Standards. QA Managers are usually involved in the training of line staff so they understand how to implement quality standards during their day-to-day work.
As a Quality Assurance Manager you could be arranging an audit inspection of manufacturing and production areas, reviewing an operational procedure against an updated Australian Standard, or preparing quality and compliance reports for the executive team or General Manager.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Quality Assurance Manager.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a quality assurance manager with the BSB50920 Diploma of Quality Auditing. This hands-on qualification is recognised Australia-wide and you will learn how to lead quality audit teams and operational compliance. The course has a strong focus on leadership and communication, so you’ll spend time learning how to communicate with influence, lead meetings, and make presentations. The course also covers: working within compliance frameworks, evaluating and reviewing compliance, analysing evidence and data, managing business risk, quality audit reporting, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
The Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Honours) is an advanced course that deepens understanding in nutrition and food science through ethical research design, practice, and analysis. Students engage in an original and independent research project, supervised by experienced academic staff and industry professionals. This course is ideal for those aiming to develop specialised research skills and contribute significant knowledge in the field of nutrition science. It prepares graduates for advanced roles in research, industry, or further academic pursuits within the nutrition and food science sectors. .
In Australia, a full time Quality Assurance Manager generally earns $2,259 per week ($117,468 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.
There are currently 14,600 Quality Assurance Managers working in Australia at this time, this job role increased in the last 5 years. Quality Assurance Managers work in all industries and employment sectors, but are mainly hired by food processing, scientific, mining and manufacturing organisations.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Quality Assurance Managers usually have technical or trade qualifications in their industry as well as formal qualifications in Quality Assurance. We recommend the Diploma of Quality Auditing. This course takes 12-18 months to complete. You’ll also need advanced business writing skills so a Certificate III in Business will help get your keyboarding and writing skills up to speed.
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Here are some potential career pathways within quality assurance. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Quality Assurance
Compliance Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Governance Coordinator
$1,730 weekly pay
Governance Officer
$1,540 weekly pay
Policy Analyst
Policy Officer
Quality Assurance Auditor
Quality Assurance Manager
$1,600 weekly pay
Quality Controller
Review Officer
Compliance Analyst
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