About the Role

Hewitt is seeking a Quality & Compliance Coordinator to support the governance, improvement and consistency of quality, food safety, supplier assurance, export compliance and market access systems across our operations and supply partners. Based within the central Food Safety & Quality function in Brisbane, this role will help maintain strong compliance oversight, accurate reporting, quality system alignment and continuous improvement across the business. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, manufacturing partners and stakeholders to support audit readiness, controlled documentation, supplier compliance, export eligibility and quality performance.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys structure, detail, stakeholder engagement and contributing to quality outcomes in a regulated food workplace.

Key Responsibilities

- Support enterprise QA and food safety system implementation, governance and continuous improvement across Hewitt Foods operations.
- Assist with regulatory, certification, customer, export and internal compliance requirements, including audit preparation and verification activities.
- Maintain controlled quality documentation, including policies, standards, SOPs, specifications, records and acknowledgement tracking.
- Support supplier approval, onboarding, reapproval, compliance monitoring and corrective action follow-up.
- Maintain export eligibility systems and documentation, monitoring importing country, MICoR, customer, certification, organic and Halal requirements.

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented quality professional who brings strong technical capability, sound judgement and a collaborative approach. You understand the importance of accurate documentation, audit readiness, risk-based quality management and effective stakeholder communication in a regulated food environment. Comfortable working with systems, data and compliance records, you can identify trends,



follow through on actions and support teams to maintain consistent quality standards.

Experience in food manufacturing, processing, FMCG or another regulated food industry environment will be highly regarded.

You Will Bring

- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety legislation, quality management systems, audits, CAPAs, root cause analysis and risk-based quality approaches.
- Experience with supplier approval programs, export documentation, customer technical compliance and international market access requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality or document management systems, with exposure to digital QA systems, reporting tools or Power BI highly regarded.
- A proactive, solutions-focused, methodical and accountable approach, with a commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Life at Hewitt

With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land, livestock and community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with premium organic and grass-fed brands stocked by leading retailers across Australia, the United States and Asia.

Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global scale. Our fully integrated supply chain - spanning owned cattle stations, trusted producer partners,



processing and retail - provides unmatched transparency, quality and resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global food system.

Hewitt is a hands-on, collaborative business where being present matters. Whether in the office, on station, or in production, you’re contributing to something real: real food, real impact, real teamwork.

Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime

- Values-Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
- Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
- Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills, and progress across office, production, and farm/station roles.
- Support When You Need It – Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing.
- The Hewitt Experience – Shared Connections & Celebration – Our teams come together to celebrate wins and build connections. Enjoy monthly BBQs cooked with our finest meats, make-your-own wrap or sandwich, morning teas, staff sales, and Employee of the Month recognition. Whether you’re in the office, on production & warehouse sites, or working at our cattle and sheep stations, there’s always an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being part of a tight-knit team.

Applications Close on 10 August 2026

Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in Australia will be required.

We are managing this recruitment process internally and kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.

📌 Quality & Compliance Coordinator (Brisbane)
🏢 Hewitt Foods
📍 Brisbane