Job Description

Quality Assurance Coordinator - 1 Year Contract

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About the Company
n Calendar Cheese Company is Australia's leading importer and distributor of domestic and international specialty cheese, caviar and premium dry goods. We source high-quality products from around the world and supply leading retailers, restaurants, hotels, foodservice customers and airlines across Australia. Quality, food safety and reliable service are central to how we operate.

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Why Join Us?
n Hands-on QA Exposure: Gain broad experience across food safety, GMP, audits, cold chain, stock control, complaint investigations and corrective actions.
n Collaborative Culture: Work closely with Operations, Warehousing, Procurement, Customer Service and the National Quality team to maintain high food safety and quality standards.
n Career Development: Build practical capability in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, internal auditing and continuous improvement within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
n Competitive Benefits: Access a comprehensive benefits program, including generous staff discounts on eligible products and onsite parking.

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What You'll Be Doing
n As the Quality Assurance Coordinator, you will support the day-to-day quality assurance, food safety and compliance activities across our Alexandria distribution facility. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, working across teams and helping maintain systems, records and site practices that meet regulatory requirements, customer expectations and internal standards.
n Food Safety and GMP: Conduct routine GMP,



hygiene and food safety checks, record findings and follow up corrective actions with relevant site teams.
n Audit and Compliance Support: Perform internal audits, customer & regulatory external audits, supplier or regulatory requirements, evidence gathering and close-out of audit actions.
n Product Quality Management: Support product hold and release processes, customer complaint investigations, non-conformance reporting, root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
n Warehouse Quality Support: Monitor receiving, storage, stock rotation, temperature control, cold chain compliance and product handling practices to ensure products remain protected and fit for sale.
n Traceability and Recall Readiness: Conduct traceability checks, mock recalls, product withdrawals and inventory quality controls to support audit readiness and risk management.
n Documentation and Records: Maintain accurate QA records, registers, specifications and reports, ensuring documentation is complete, current and readily available for audits.
n Continuous Improvement: Work with operational stakeholders to identify compliance gaps, improve site practices and strengthen quality and food safety systems.

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What You'll Bring

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Previous experience in a QA Coordinator or similar role within FMCG, food manufacturing, food distribution, 3PL or warehousing

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Sound understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety, allergens, labelling, traceability and internal auditing requirements

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Experience supporting investigations, corrective actions, non-conformance management and compliance activities

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Strong attention to detail, accurate record-keeping and confidence working with quality documentation

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Excellent organisational, planning and follow-up capability, with the ability to manage competing priorities

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Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across operations, warehouse and quality teams

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Intermediate Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook

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Experience with ERP or MRP systems, preferably M3, is advantageous

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A qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance or a related discipline is advantageous

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What We Offer

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Join a leading specialty food business in a hands-on QA Coordinator role. You will support food safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement while contributing to the success of our NSW operation and developing your skills in a supportive, fast-paced FMCG environment.

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📌 Quality Assurance Coordinator - 1 Year Contract (New South Wales)
🏢 Calendar Cheese
📍 New South Wales