Quality Assurance Officer – Ravenhall Site

We are seeking a highly self‑motivated and curious Quality Assurance Officer to join our Ravenhall site. This 1 permanent position operates on a day shift (6:00 am – 2:30 pm). The role involves coordinating quality assurance and control processes, performing laboratory tests, compiling and evaluating data, and maintaining quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform tests and make decisions for a wide range of manufactured final products to verify conformity to specifications
- Set up and operate laboratory equipment and instruments
- Perform and record all laboratory quality control tests
- Inspect and test processed and/or packed products to ensure compliance
- Assist in planned production and development trials
- Carry out both standard and aseptic sampling when required
- Carry out quality requirements on processed products in compliance with WQA/SQF/Coles/Aldi and HACCP standards
- Monitor the day‑to‑day hygiene and quality of the manufacturing plant
- Carry out periodic internal audits of processes and systems
- Maintain effective working relationships with warehousing, logistics, operators and plant management
- Maintain laboratory equipment and consumables data
- Select products for tests at specified stages in the production process
- Plan and perform storage stability tests on products to measure product performance during storage and changes in product characteristics
- Perform environmental sample analysis as per guidelines

Benefits





- Bonus scheme and structure
- Wellbeing days to ensure you’re taking time to recharge however you choose
- Leave options including paid parental leave, volunteer leave and study leave
- Career progression and the chance to build a career across multiple functions in Australia/NZ
- EAP support and insurance options
- Brand new, state‑of‑the‑art workspace
- Recognition of team milestones and achievements through reward and recognition
- Investment in local communities through fundraising, events, and volunteering
- Social events and more

Qualifications

- A tertiary qualification in Food Science/Technology or Science
- Food industry experience
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a solid understanding of food safety and/or quality
- Ability to problem‑solve quality issues and provide suggestions for improvement
- Autonomous and self‑starter initiative
- Solid proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- An open, curious and optimistic outlook; a problem solver
- A genuine passion for making a difference and improving customer experience
- Excitement to learn and be exposed to different capabilities and experiences within the business
- A passion for culture

Scalzo Foods is committed to nurturing, creating and building a diverse environment. We welcome all applications from all walks of life.

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