With six generations of agricultural heritage and a commitment to sustainability through evidence‑based practices, Harvest Road Group is proud to produce some of Australia’s highest quality food products. We are passionate about delivering premium agricultural food that reflects the best our country has to offer. Today, Harvest Road encompasses the iconic Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast brands, supplying a range of exceptional food products to domestic and international markets.

Our business is built on innovation, integrity, and a deep connection to the land, and we are committed to continuous improvement in everything we do – from paddock to plate.

About Us Harvey Beef is Western Australia’s largest and most trusted beef processor, delivering premium‑quality beef to both local and global markets since 1919. As part of the Harvest Road Group, we are dedicated to sustainability, workplace safety, innovation, and animal welfare, holding ourselves to the highest standards from gate to plate. Nestled in the scenic farmlands of Harvey, just south of Perth, we blend a relaxed rural lifestyle with a strong commitment to responsible, forward‑thinking practices.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Meat Inspector – Australian Authorised Officer to join our dedicated Slaughter Floor team at Harvey, WA. This role involves supporting and upholding company values, ensuring a high standard of safety and quality, and conducting ante‑mortem (if needed) and post‑mortem inspection tasks as authorised under the Expert Control Act and relevant DAFF Directives.

Responsibilities - Health and Safety: Maintain and improve plant environment whilst consistently adhering to company and legislative health and safety policies, practices and procedures.

- Hygiene & Workplace Standards: Ensure personal compliance with hygiene, PPE, and biosecurity protocols; participate in internal training,



competency assessments and continual improvement initiatives.
- Ante‑mortem Inspection: Conduct ante‑mortem inspection, identify and report animal health conditions, and alert on animal welfare issues in lairage or on the slaughter floor.
- Post‑mortem Inspection: Conduct post‑mortem inspection in accordance with work instructions and under the Export Control Act; make dispositions for disease findings requiring condemnation; record condemned heads or offal with corresponding disease.
- Reporting & Interaction: Communicate inspection findings promptly to other AAO, the FSMA, and/or the OPV; notify FSMA or OPV of any notifiable disease; support regulatory audits and plant verification activities; report hygiene non‑compliance issues to the slaughter floor supervisor.

Qualifications - Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety).

- Completion of the Australian Authorised Officer (AAO) training program and current competency to perform relevant inspection tasks.
- Experience in beef processing.
- Good knife‑handling skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced production setting.

Benefits - Competitive pay and opportunities for overtime.

- Training and career growth opportunities.
- Agile and supportive team environment.
- Staff discounts.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Free onsite parking.
- Convenient canteen facilities with free coffee and tea.
- Free fruit every week for all employees.

Harvey

Beef is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all applications are confidential. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community in which we live and work. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability, people of all ages, culturally diverse backgrounds, gender identity, and sexual orientation to apply.

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