Job Description
About the company
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Our client is a proud, 100% Australian-owned and operated specialty cheese manufacturer - one of the largest independently owned cheese processors in the country.
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Their specialty cheeses are enjoyed across the retail and foodservice markets nationwide, and they're a supportive, values-driven business where quality and food safety are taken seriously.
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About the role
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We're looking for a hands-on, detail-focused Quality Assurance Coordinator to join the team at theit Sydney facility. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining and strengthening the site's food safety and quality systems, making sure specialty cheese products consistently meet the high standards customers and consumers expect.
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What you'll be doing
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Supporting the day-to-day implementation and maintenance of the site's food safety and quality management systems (HACCP and GFSI - SQF or BRC)
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Conducting routine quality checks, product inspections and environmental monitoring across production and packaging
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Maintaining accurate quality records, documentation and traceability in line with regulatory and customer requirements
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Assisting in the coordination and hosting of internal, customer and third-party audits, and supporting the close-out of corrective actions
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Investigating non-conformances,



customer complaints and quality incidents, supporting root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
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Monitoring compliance with allergen management, labelling and specification requirements
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Working closely with production teams to build and reinforce a strong food safety culture on the floor
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About you
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Previous experience in a quality assurance or food safety role within food or dairy manufacturing
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Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards (SQF, BRC or equivalent)
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Strong attention to detail, record-keeping discipline and a methodical approach to problem solving
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A confident communicator who can engage effectively with production teams and external auditors
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A tertiary qualification in food science, food technology or a related discipline is well regarded
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A genuine interest in quality, food safety and supporting a proud Australian dairy business
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Why join
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This is a great prospect to join one of Australia's largest independently owned cheese processors - a proud 100% Australian owned and operated company.
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You'll be part of a supportive, values-driven team producing specialty products enjoyed across the country, with genuine opportunities to grow your career in quality and food safety.

📌 Quality Assurance Coordinator (New South Wales)
🏢 Osborne and Richardson
📍 New South Wales