Quality Assurance Officer - Food Manufacturing $42 per hour| Growing Australian Food Manufacturer
Haymond Personnel is currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Officer to join our client, an established and growing Australian food manufacturing business.
Working closely with the Quality leadership team and broader Production, Warehouse and Operations departments, you will support the day-to-day delivery of food safety, quality assurance and compliance programs.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with 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 management systems.
• Conduct routine quality, hygiene and food safety inspections across operational areas.
• Complete verification activities, quality checks and documentation 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, ensuring issues are followed 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.
• Support new product development and product changes through specifications, trials and quality checks.
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse and Operations teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support staff training and communication of food safety and quality requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems and operational processes.

About You We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced food production environment.
Ideally, you will have:

• Qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, Microbiology or a related discipline desired.
• Previous experience in quality assurance, food safety or food manufacturing.
• A sound understanding of food safety and quality management principles.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent documentation skills.
• Confidence conducting inspections, verification activities and investigations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operational teams.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and quality management systems.

Experience within poultry, meat processing, food manufacturing, FMCG or cold-chain operations will be highly regarded.
Knowledge of HACCP, food safety programs, internal auditing and quality management systems will also be advantageous.
What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely completion of QA checks and documentation.
• Strong compliance with food safety and quality procedures.
• Effective investigation and follow-up of non-conformances.
• Positive working relationships with Production and Operations teams.
• Reliable audit preparation and compliance management.
• Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives.

What's on Offer?

• $42 per hour + overtime
• Opportunity to join a growing and established Australian food manufacturer.
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive Quality team.
• Broad exposure to food safety, quality assurance and compliance.
• Opportunities to develop technical knowledge and operational QA experience.
• Involvement in continuous improvement and cross-functional projects.
• Long-term career development opportunities.

Apply Now! If you are detail-oriented, proactive and passionate about food safety and quality assurance, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your updated resume for a confidential discussion about this opportunity