Food Quality and Safety Specialist
Permanent Full-Time Position | Quality Produce International (QPI) – Perth Markets

(Monday–Friday, approximately 6:00 am – 2:00 pm)

Fresh Thinking. Fast Decisions. Exceptional Produce.

Do you have an eye for quality and a mindset that naturally identifies risk before it becomes a problem?

Quality Produce International (QPI) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Food Quality and Safety Specialist to join our dynamic team at the Perth Markets in a permanent full-time position.

Working alongside our experienced market-based sales team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality, safety and integrity of fresh produce supplied to many of Australia's leading retailers. Every day presents a different challenge, with changing products, seasons and customer expectations.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with practical decision-making in a fast-paced environment while building a long-term career within a growing business.

About the Role

Your day starts before sunrise when the market is at its busiest. Reporting to the Head of Technical & Compliance, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, integrity and safety of fresh produce supplied to Australia's leading retailers.

This is a hands-on role that combines technical assessment with practical risk management and offers genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct incoming and outgoing product quality assessments.

- Evaluate fresh produce against customer specifications and quality standards.

- Identify quality, food safety and operational risks before they become problems.

- Assist with SQF, HARPS and customer compliance requirements.

- Support workplace health and safety initiatives and risk assessments.

- Participate in investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.





- Maintain accurate inspection and technical records.

- Support continuous improvement projects across quality, safety and operational systems.

About You

You are someone who:

- Has a naturally analytical and risk assessment mindset.

- Enjoys working in a fast-paced operational workplace.

- Has experience in food quality, food safety, agriculture or fresh produce (preferred).

- Has knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles.

- Has an understanding of Workplace Health & Safety and risk management.

- Is confident making decisions and communicating with a range of stakeholders.

- Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

- Can work independently while thriving as part of a team.

- Is comfortable commencing work before sunrise.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

- Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Agriculture, WHS or a related discipline.

- Knowledge of SQF, Freshcare, HARPS, HACCP or similar food safety standards.

- Experience in fresh produce, warehousing or food manufacturing.

Why Join Quality Produce International?

At QPI, we are building a culture focused on innovation, technical excellence, food safety and continuous improvement. Every day presents new challenges, different products and opportunities to make a genuine impact.

We offer:

- Permanent full-time employment with long-term career opportunities.

- Early morning starts with excellent afternoon work-life balance.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

- Exposure to Australia's leading fresh produce supply chains.

- Opportunities for career development and growth opportunities.

- A varied role where no two days are the same.

If this sounds like you...

If you are passionate about quality, enjoy identifying risks before they occur, and want to build a rewarding career in the fresh produce industry, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a team committed to delivering quality from farm to customer.

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