This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
Explore all careersQuality Assurance Managers uphold quality and compliance standards, train staff, conduct audits, and prepare reports across various industries.
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In Australia, a full time Quality Assurance Manager generally earns $2,200 per week ($114,400 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.
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.