Job Description
Permanent full-time | Acacia Ridge
n Half-day Fridays | ***** am finish
n Join the team behind an iconic Australian-made product
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Protect What's Proven. Advance What's Possible.
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You notice the details others miss
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You care about accuracy, follow-through and doing things properly. You enjoy working with both people and information, and you are confident enough to respectfully speak up when a process, result or record does not look right.
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If you want a hands-on quality role where your judgement and attention to detail genuinely matter, this could be the opportunity for you.
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What you can expect
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As our Quality Officer, you will:
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Gain broad experience across quality control, quality assurance, GMP systems, audits and investigations.
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Work closely with production and warehouse teams - not remain behind a desk all day.
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Contribute ideas and help identify practical improvements.
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Join a supportive, close-knit team.
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Work consistent weekday hours.
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Finish at ***** am every Friday.
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Our working hours are:
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Monday to Thursday: 6.45 am to 3.30 pm
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Friday: 6.45 am to ***** am
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This is a permanent, full-time onsite role based at Acacia Ridge.
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Our values will feel familiar if you:
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Be a Good Ancestor by helping others and considering the impact of your work.
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Move Forward Together by sharing information and working as one team.
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Use the Difficult by raising concerns and addressing quality issues rather than avoiding them.
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Stay True to Our Roots by acting honestly and protecting the trust placed in our product.
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Work as though we are Here for a Long Time by finding effective, sustainable solutions.
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These values guide how we work, make decisions and protect the quality of every product we manufacture.
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The difference you will make
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Reporting to the Product Quality Manager, you will help ensure our materials,



processes, records and products meet approved specifications and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Inspecting incoming raw materials, packaging and printed components.
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Maintaining accurate, complete and traceable quality records.
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Coordinating external chemical and microbiological testing.
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Trend environmental monitoring data.
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Maintaining records relating to deviations, non-conformances, CAPA, complaints, change control, supplier assurance and GMP training.
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Preparing and reviewing controlled documents, specifications, procedures, forms and registers.
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Supporting investigations, risk assessments, validation activities and product quality reviews.
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Conducting scheduled internal audits and helping keep the site inspection-ready.
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Supporting employees across production and warehouse areas with practical GMP guidance.
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Assisting the Product Quality Manager with GMP oversight and other quality activities.
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What you will bring
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You will be well suited to this role if you have:
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A relevant qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience in chemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutical science, materials science or a related field.
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Experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing workplace, or a sound understanding of GMP requirements that you are ready to apply.
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Knowledge of quality control, controlled documentation, deviations, non-conformances, CAPA and audits.
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Strong attention to detail and pride in producing accurate,



timely work.
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Sound judgement and the confidence to raise quality concerns respectfully.
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Clear communication and a collaborative working style.
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Good organisational and digital skills.
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Experience with NetSuite or another electronic quality or business system will be well regarded.
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Experience in non-sterile medicines, topical products, cosmetics, complementary medicines, internal auditing, root-cause analysis, validation, calibration or data integrity would also be an advantage.
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About Lucas' Papaw Remedies
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Lucas' Papaw Remedies is the family-owned Australian company behind the well-recognised Lucas' Papaw Ointment in the little red tube.
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Founded in ****, we are proud of our history - but we are equally focused on protecting the quality, trust and effectiveness of our product for generations to come.
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You will also receive
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A stable, permanent full-time position.
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A half-day finish every Friday.
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Christmas and New Year closure.
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A purpose-built collaboration room used for training, team activities and company events.
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The opportunity to work with an iconic Australian-made product.
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Because this is a manufacturing quality role, you will regularly move through production and warehouse areas. You must be comfortable wearing required PPE and following strict hygiene and GMP requirements.
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Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence before the closing date of 11/09/2026.
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While we appreciate the time and effort involved in applying, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
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Lucas' Papaw Remedies is committed to providing a respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on the genuine requirements of the role.
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📌 Quality Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Lucas' Papaw Remedies
📍 Queensland