The Company
This is an chance to join an established food manufacturing business with a strong presence across chilled and ready-to-eat products.
The business operates in a quick-paced, quality-led environmentand they have a strong focus on food safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
They are now looking to add a Quality Officer to their experienced QA team, supporting day-to-day quality activity across production.
The Role
Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Officer will support day-to-day quality control and food safety activity across the site.
This is a hands‐on, site‐based role working closely with production, QA, warehouse and broader operational teams to ensure products meet internal specifications, customer requirements and food safety standards.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct quality checks across production to ensure products meet required specifications
Support product release, sensory evaluation and positive release processes
Complete environmental swabbing, micro testing coordination and air plate testing
Liaise with external laboratories for microbial, allergen, nutritional and chemical testing
Complete allergen checks, temperature probe checks and calibration activities
Monitor CCPs, QCPs and RCPs to ensure they remain within required limits
Complete quality monitoring checks across weights, labels, foreign matter, pest activity and product standards
Support investigation of non-conformances and corrective actions




Complete and verify online process documentation, including seal checks and quality records
Support GMP, HACCP, SQF and food safety requirements across production areas
Assist with site audits and audit preparation
Support staff training, inductions and quality culture initiatives
Work closely with supervisors, section leaders and production teams to maintain quality standards
Assist with product development and R&D; projects where required
Your Background
In order to be successful in this role, you will have:
1–2 years' experience in a QA Officer, QA Assistant, Quality Technician or similar role
Experience within food manufacturing
Exposure to HACCP, GMP, SQF or similar food safety systems
Understanding of quality checks, swabbing, micro testing, allergens, product release and documentation
Strong attention to detail and ability to work within short lead times
Clear communication skills and confidence working with production teams
Good organisation and time management skills
A proactive approach and willingness to continue learning
What's on Offer?
Site-based QA role within an established Australian food manufacturing business
Join an experienced and supportive QA team
Prospect to develop across quality control, food safety, audits, training and product release
Employee Assistance Program and employee wellbeing support
Corporate discounts and banking benefits
Competitive leave benefits
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