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About Us
GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 40 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, MAURI, Yumi’s, Jasol and The Artisan Group.
DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.
We take great pride in our skills, techniques, and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We’ve grown from a small family business to become one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group.
DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.
About the Role
Based at our Castlemaine site, this role ensures that DON products, processes, and operations meet all food safety and regulatory standards. As Regulatory Affairs Manager, you’ll lead a team of five in the specifications and regulatory function and act as the key contact for all communications with external regulatory bodies, including FSANZ, DAFF and Primesafe.
You’ll work closely with Quality, R&D, Production, and Marketing teams to ensure compliance is embedded across product development and operations, while promoting a strong culture of food safety and continuous improvement.
This is an ideal next step for an experienced QA Manager, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Lead/officer or Export Coordinator looking to step up into a leadership role with significant scope and visibility.
Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for all regulatory bodies (FSANZ, DAFF, Primesafe).
• Lead and develop a specifications and compliance team of 5 direct reports.
• Ensure all products and processes comply with food safety and export regulations.
• Prepare and submit documentation for product approvals, certifications and audits.
• Oversee regulatory inspections, internal and external audits.
• Support labelling accuracy and compliance for all products.
• Partner with R&D, CI, QA and Marketing to ensure regulatory alignment in new product development.
• Monitor and implement legislative changes across the business.
• Provide regulatory training and guidance to key stakeholders.

Why Join Us
Our Purpose is to craft food that brings out ‘the good’.
When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.
We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others):

• Flexible work arrangements
• Community partnerships and initiatives, including 2 volunteer days per year
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Discounted products
• Training and development programs
• Global career opportunities
• Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end-of-year celebration
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Study Assistance

About You
You are an experienced food industry professional with:

• 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, QA, or food compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of FSANZ, DAFF, Primesafe and export requirements.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams (5+ direct reports ideal).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Food manufacturing background essential; smallgoods experience desirable.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and process improvement skills.
• Ability to liaise with regulators confidently and effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.

Applications
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button.
At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to donpeopleandperformance@gwf.com.au.
Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol tests, and a security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants. #LI-PR1
Please note  only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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