Who is Nut Producers Australia?

Nut Producers Australia (NPA) is an almond and pistachio processing and marketing business with a charter to maximise returns to growers and has an annual turnover more than $100 million.

The business is a collective of three companies: NPA, the Marketing and Administration company based in Adelaide, Riverland Almonds in Loxton and Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company, based in Robinvale, Vic. As a separate and complementary channel, NPA also carries on the business of product trading to add to the growth of the business.

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Full- Time

Salary: $80,000 to $85,000

Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company (APPC) | Robinvale, VIC

Who are we?

Nut Producers Australia (NPA) is a leading Australian almond and pistachio processing, marketing and trading business, committed to maximising returns to growers.

Our group includes Nut Producers Australia, Riverland Almonds and Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company (APPC), with operations across South Australia and Victoria.

At APPC, we are proud of the role we play in producing quality Australian pistachios and are committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and operational excellence.

About the role

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team at APPC in Robinvale, Victoria.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will play an important role in maintaining our food safety and quality standards across our processing operations.

Working closely with production teams and operational leaders, you will help ensure our products consistently meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements and industry standards.

This is a hands-on role that combines day-to-day quality assurance activities with opportunities to improve systems, processes and ways of working.

What you'll be doing

- Supporting the implementation and ongoing maintenance of food safety and quality systems, procedures and documentation.




- Develop new and improve existing food products through research and trials of ingredient functionality, formulation stability and processing techniques.
- Monitoring quality assurance activities during the processing season, ensuring standards are consistently maintained.
- Develop and review quality control procedures and food safety standards across different sites, analyse testing and monitoring results, and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide guidance on best practices for the preservation, processing, packing, storage and shipment of food products, ensuring products consistently meet quality and safety standards.
- Carry out regular quality inspections and audits of food products and productions processes, partnering with the productions team to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining compliance with relevant food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintaining accurate quality records, analysing data and reporting on trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Supporting employee training and awareness of food safety, quality procedures and good manufacturing practices.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
- Promoting a positive safety and quality culture across the site.

What we're looking for We're looking for someone who enjoys being involved in day-to-day operations, takes a practical approach to problem-solving and can build strong working relationships across different teams.

Ideally, you'll bring:

- Experience in quality assurance,



food safety or quality control, preferably within food processing, manufacturing or agriculture.
- A sound understanding of food safety systems, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality compliance requirements.
- Qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline, or relevant industry experience.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Confidence identifying issues, investigating causes and following through on corrective actions.
- Valuable communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with operational teams.
- A proactive mindset and an interest in improving processes and ways of working.
- The ability to balance routine quality activities with changing operational priorities.

Why join us? At APPC, you'll be part of a business that plays an important role in Australia's growing nut industry.

You'll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced operational teams, contribute to meaningful improvements and help maintain the quality and reputation of our products.

We offer a practical, collaborative working environment where safety, quality and teamwork matter.

Interested?

If you're passionate about food safety and quality, enjoy working in a hands-on operational environment and want to contribute to a growing Australian agricultural business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the team at Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company.

If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to become an important part of our successful team, then please click apply to submit your cover letter and resume.

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