Aurum Poultry Co. | Melbourne VIC | Full-time
$65,000–$75,000 + superannuation
About the role
Aurum Poultry Co. is a growing Australian elevated poultry business supplying independent retailers, butchers, restaurants, foodservice customers and major accounts across Australia.
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented
Quality Assurance Officer
to join our Quality team.
Working closely with our Quality leadership and broader Production, Warehouse and Operations teams, you will support the day-to-day delivery of Aurum's food safety, quality assurance and compliance programs.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working close to operations, understands the importance of strong systems and documentation, and is confident working across teams to maintain high standards of food safety, product quality and compliance.
Key responsibilities
Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of food safety and quality systems
Conduct routine quality, hygiene and food safety inspections across operational areas
Complete verification activities, checks and quality records accurately and on time
Monitor compliance with internal procedures, product specifications and quality requirements
Assist with investigations into quality issues, non-conformances and customer complaints
Support corrective and preventive actions and follow up actions through to completion
Assist with product quality checks, traceability and verification activities
Maintain accurate QA documentation, records and controlled documents
Support internal audits and preparation for external audits
Assist with supplier,



raw material and product quality documentation where required
Support new product development and product changes through specifications, trials, food safety and quality checks
Work closely with Production, Warehouse and Operations teams to resolve quality issues
Support training and communication of food safety and quality requirements
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems and operational processes
Support product, process and compliance projects as the business continues to grow
About you
We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced food production environment.
You will ideally bring:
Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, Microbiology or a related discipline
Experience in quality assurance, food safety, food manufacturing or a related workplace
Good understanding of food safety and quality management principles
Robust attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Confidence completing inspections, verification activities and investigations
Strong communication skills and the ability to work constructively with operational teams
Good organisation and time-management skills
A proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues




Confidence using Microsoft Office and quality or business systems
Experience within poultry, meat, food manufacturing, FMCG or cold-chain operations will be highly regarded.
Knowledge or experience with HACCP, food safety programs, internal auditing or quality management systems will also be advantageous.
What success looks like
Success in this role means:
Accurate and timely completion of QA checks and documentation
Robust compliance with food safety and quality procedures
Effective follow-up of non-conformances and corrective actions
Solid support for Production and Operations teams
Reliable audit and compliance preparation
Clear communication of quality requirements
Contribution to continuous improvement across Aurum's Quality function
Why join Aurum
Aurum is continuing to grow and invest in its people, systems and operational capability.
This role provides the opportunity to work closely with an experienced Quality team and gain broad exposure across:
Food safety and quality assurance
Poultry and food manufacturing
Production and operational quality
Audit and compliance
Traceability and quality systems
Continuous improvement
Cross-functional operational projects
You will have the chance to develop your technical and operational QA capability while contributing directly to the quality standards of a growing Australian elevated poultry business.
Salary: $65,000–$75,000 + superannuation, depending on experience.
If you are detail-oriented, proactive and passionate about food safety and quality, we would like to hear from you.
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📌 Quality Assurance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Aurum Poultry
📍 Melbourne