At
Moondarra Cheese
, we are Australia's No.1 manufacturer of soft and creamy flavoured cheese.
Established in **** and based in
Dandenong South
, we are a thriving, family-owned business with a passion for cheese that extends to our recent acquisition of
Tarago Cheese
.
Our team of people are dedicated cheese loving professionals, surrounded in a culture of respect and positive contribution. With a solid commitment to quality and innovation, we continuously invest in new technology and process improvements to maintain our industry-leading standards.
About the role
We are currently seeking a
proactive and hands-on Quality Coordinator
to join our Quality team. Reporting to the
Quality Manager
, this full-time position plays a key role in developing and improving our food safety programs, processes, and procedures.
This is a
hands-on role
that works closely with cross-functional teams—including Management and Production—and requires strong
problem-solving skills
,
attention to detail
, and
effective communication
.
The key focus of this position is to:
Promote a strong quality and food safety culture across the site
Interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards
Lead the Approved Supplier Program and site audit activities
Conduct regular verifications to ensure effectiveness of the Quality Management System
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
Update and maintain site HACCP plans and key procedures
Participate in New Product Development (NPD) processes, including ideation, ingredient approval, and pre-production reviews
Coordinate and lead internal and external audits
Manage the Corrective Action system,



both internally and externally
Investigate quality issues and customer, supplier, and consumer complaints
Conduct risk assessments and improve Pre-requisite Programs
Support daily quality tasks, including sampling, inspections, documentation verification, and product release
Maintain product specifications, standards, and recipes
Support Quality and GMP training across the site
About the role
The ideal candidate will have:
A
Bachelor of Food Science
or equivalent
Minimum
2 years' experience
in a Quality role within an FMCG environment, preferably Dairy
HACCP training and a good understanding of microbiology and food chemistry
Internal Auditor qualification (Lead Auditor training/experience preferred)
Experience with corrective action, root cause analysis, and risk management
Strong communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Proficiency in computer systems and an organised, methodical approach to prioritising tasks
Knowledge of Donesafe (preferred)
Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have in the FMCG manufacturing industry?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Have you completed a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Awareness training course?
How many years' experience do you have as a Quality Coordinator?
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How many years of experience do you have in the Dairy Industry?
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📌 Quality Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Moondarra Cheese Pty
📍 Melbourne