Who are we
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company.
From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to local favourites like Bundaberg Rum, Mr Black & Ello, we create brands consumers love.
Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate.
Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.
Join us to create a career worth celebrating.
About the Function
Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.
With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.
It's fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage.
From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers' hands, you'll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.
About the Role
The Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in ensuring Diageo's products consistently meet the highest standards of quality, food safety and compliance.
Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, you will perform laboratory testing, monitor manufacturing processes and support continuous improvement to ensure every product meets specification before reaching our customers.
This is a hands‐on role where you'll help protect product quality, investigate issues, strengthen food safety practices and contribute to operational excellence across our manufacturing site.
Role Responsibilities
Perform routine laboratory testing and in-process quality checks to verify raw materials, in-process products and finished goods meet Diageo quality standards and specifications.
Monitor production processes through line audits, process control activities and GMP inspections, ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements.
Investigate quality issues, non-conformances and customer complaints, supporting root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
Partner with Production, Engineering and Operations teams to resolve quality issues, improve process performance and drive continuous improvement using problem‐solving methodologies.
Maintain laboratory equipment, perform routine calibration and ensure accurate completion of quality records, reports and documentation.
Support food safety programs by verifying cleaning and sanitation effectiveness, monitoring pest control, maintaining SOPs and preparing for internal and external audits.




Promote a strong quality and food safety culture by coaching operators, supporting training activities and identifying opportunities to improve compliance, consistency and operational performance.
Experience / Skills Required
Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Laboratory roles within FMCG, food, beverage, pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, quality systems and laboratory testing techniques, with a strong focus on compliance and product integrity.
Experience conducting quality inspections, process monitoring, non‐conformance investigations and root cause analysis using continuous improvement tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone or DMAIC.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately record, analyse and interpret quality and production data.
Experience working collaboratively with Production, Engineering and cross‐functional teams to solve problems and improve manufacturing performance.
Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapid‐paced manufacturing environment.
A proactive, continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to safety, quality and delivering products that meet the highest consumer and regulatory standards.
Flexible Working
Flexibility is key to our success.
Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
Rewards & Benefits
At Diageo, we offer more than just a role— we offer an environment where you can thrive, grow and be recognised for your impact.
Competitive reward – Market‐leading salary, performance‐driven bonus and industry perks Flexible ways of working – Hybrid working with no set office days, empowering you to balance work and life in a way that works for you Industry‐leading family leave – Generous paid parental leave for all parents, along with support for life's key moments Health & wellbeing – Comprehensive support including mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes Career growth – Access to global opportunities, leading learning programmes and transparent pathways for development Inclusive culture – A values‐led,



inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work Product perks – Employee discounts and experiences across our iconic portfolio
Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere.
And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense.
This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you.
You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.
Ourambitionistocreatethebestperforming,mosttrustedandrespectedconsumer products companies in the world.
Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
At Diageo, we pride ourselves on our fast paced, bold and agile culture.
Worker Type :Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
Primary Location:Huntingwood Additional Locations :
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With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company.
Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much‐loved brands.
From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities.
Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry.
And through our people, their legacy lives on.
Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world.
Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills.
Because when wide-ranging voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born.
In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you.
Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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📌 Quality Assurance Technician (6-Month Contract) (Sydney)
🏢 Diageo
📍 Sydney