This is an opportunity to join an established food manufacturing business with a robust presence across chilled and ready-to-eat products.
The business operates in a fast-paced, quality-led environment and 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 RoleReporting 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 specificationsSupport product release, sensory evaluation and positive release processesComplete environmental swabbing, micro testing coordination and air plate testingLiaise with external laboratories for microbial, allergen, nutritional and chemical testingComplete allergen checks, temperature probe checks and calibration activitiesMonitor CCPs, QCPs and RCPs to ensure they remain within required limitsComplete quality monitoring checks across weights, labels, foreign matter,



pest activity and product standardsSupport investigation of non-conformances and corrective actionsComplete and verify online process documentation, including seal checks and quality recordsSupport GMP, HACCP, SQF and food safety requirements across production areasAssist with site audits and audit preparationSupport staff training, inductions and quality culture initiativesWork closely with supervisors, section leaders and production teams to maintain quality standardsAssist with product development and R&D; projects where requiredYour BackgroundIn order to be successful in this role, you will have:1–2 years' experience in a QA Officer, QA Assistant, Quality Technician or similar roleExperience within food manufacturingExposure to HACCP, GMP, SQF or similar food safety systemsUnderstanding of quality checks, swabbing, micro testing, allergens, product release and documentationStrong attention to detail and ability to work within short lead timesClear communication skills and confidence working with production teamsGood organisation and time management skillsA proactive approach and willingness to continue learningWhat's on Offer?
Site-based QA role within an established Australian food manufacturing businessJoin an experienced and supportive QA teamOpportunity to develop across quality control, food safety, audits, training and product releaseEmployee Assistance Program and employee wellbeing supportCorporate discounts and banking benefitsCompetitive leave benefits
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📌 Quality Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Blackbook Recruitment
📍 Victoria