Made is a fast growing, purpose-led Australian company behind some of the country’s most loved better-for-you food and beverage brands. Since 2005, we’ve built a portfolio that includes Cocobella (coconut water and yoghurt), Rokeby (functional dairy), Impressed (plant-based drinks), and NutrientWater (enhanced hydration).

Our culture is dynamic, down-to-earth, and genuinely fun. We live by our ethos of Making Healthy Happy - whether we’re developing products, showing up in market, or collaborating as a team. It’s this energy that fuels our continued momentum.

www.madegroup.com

The Role

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a passionate QA Officer to join an agile and quick-paced business. Reporting directly to the QA Manager, you will be assisting with laboratory and quality functions. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and have the skills and experience to work independently as well as within a wider team.

This is a full time role on a Sunday to Thursday roster. Shifts run from 11am - 7pm, with some flexibility to start earlier on Sundays. Sunday work is part of the regular working week.

What's on Offer

Remuneration based on your experience and suitability for the role

Participation in company’s Performance Bonus plan

Training and development opportunities, including technical upskilling in food safety and quality systems

Additional Annual Leave days (Birthday & Community Giveback Leave)

IT tools provided

Great breakout / kitchen area with cooking facilities (breakfast & fresh fruit provided)

Onsite car parking

A healthy & happy culture:

Healthy products to enjoy

Winning culture and amazing team

Access to exclusive offers and discounts

Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Key Responsibilities

The role is responsible for the following core areas:

Manage the ongoing Product Sensory, Chemical and Microbial Quality Program to maintain product quality standards.

Manage product sampling on site,



organise samples for micro/chemical/sensory testing and reviewing of results as per site testing program requirement

Assist with conducting routine environmental quality tests to maintain certain manufacturing plant quality standards.

Manage processing records, ensuring they comply with site requirements and investigating/counselling personnel on deviations.

Manage day to day tasks in laboratory. Including, conducting micro, chemical, physical and sensory tests on products, trouble shooting and calibration of lab equipment, managing site QA Isolation functions, etc.

Calibration of laboratory equipment.

Upkeep of lab – ensuring it is kept tidy and consumables replenished.

Verification activities to ensure site processes are compliant.

Provide support to Manufacturing and other relevant team on quality related tasks and queries.

Skills & Experience

To be successful for this role you must have:

Qualifications in food technology / food science arehighly regarded

Good knowledge of GMP, QMS and HACCP principles and methodologies

Experience in a food manufacturer's lab preferable

Proven experience with writing technical reports

Experience with the use of Milkoscan, Elisa Testing and microbiology testing (not essential but highly regarded)

Have high attention to detail in a busy, rapid paced environment

Have excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills

Computer literacy and proficient in use of Microsoft Office suit

If you meet the above criteria and are interesting in joining our dynamic and purpose driven team, please send through your current resume demonstrating why you would be a great fit for the QA Officer role. Feel free to add a cover letter if you'd like us to know more

We accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

Made is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and value individuals from all backgrounds and ensure fair treatment for all employees.

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📌 Food Quality Assurance Specialist – Sensory (City of Greater Dandenong)
🏢 Made
📍 City of Greater Dandenong