_{28th October, 2026}

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Intern - Manufacturing
 
Location: Moorabbin, Victoria
 
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support quality assurance, food safety, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
 
The host organisation is an established Australian manufacturer specialising in thermoformed plastic packaging for the food, retail, and medical industries. With decades of industry experience, the organisation provides end-to-end solutions covering packaging design, tooling, and production.
 
This internship offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in quality management systems, manufacturing processes, compliance documentation, internal audits, and continuous improvement while working alongside experienced industry professionals.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Assist with maintaining, reviewing, and updating quality management systems and relevant food safety systems, including FSSC 22000 where applicable.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Assist with maintaining HACCP plans, monitoring records, verification activities, and other relevant food safety documentation where applicable.
• Help ensure production records, quality documentation, and procedures are accurate and up to date.
• Support the identification and documentation of quality issues, process deviations, and opportunities for improvement.

Audits & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with internal audits, GMP audits, and workplace quality inspections under appropriate supervision.
• Help document audit findings, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, documentation, workflow efficiency, and quality consistency.
• Support the review of existing procedures and recommend practical improvements.
• Work with relevant teams to promote consistent quality standards across production activities.

Documentation, Training & Communication

• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, checklists, and quality records.
• Help coordinate quality system documentation and production records.
• Support the preparation of training materials and awareness activities relating to quality, hygiene, GMP, and relevant workplace procedures.
• Communicate with production personnel, management, and other team members regarding quality requirements and documentation.
• Assist with reporting, recordkeeping, and other quality-related administrative tasks.

 
Skills and Qualifications

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related discipline.
• An interest in manufacturing operations, product quality, quality management systems, and continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different teams and follow established procedures.
• Willingness to learn about manufacturing processes, workplace quality standards, and compliance requirements.

Desirable but not essential:

• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, ISO quality management systems, or internal auditing.
• Previous exposure to manufacturing, packaging, food production, plastics, or medical product environments.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience preparing SOPs, technical documentation, audit reports, or quality records.

 
What You Will Gain

• Practical exposure to quality assurance and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• An understanding of quality management systems and relevant industry compliance requirements.
• Experience assisting with internal audits, documentation reviews, and corrective action tracking.
• Insight into manufacturing operations and quality processes within the plastic packaging industry.
• Opportunities to develop analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Guidance from experienced professionals and exposure to cross-functional teamwork.

Duration and Working Arrangements

• Location: Melbourne, Victoria
• Duration: 3 months
• Working arrangements: On-site manufacturing environment.
• Working days: 2x a week.
• Internship fee: An internship fee may apply.

 
How to Apply
 
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV outlining their academic background, relevant skills, availability, and interest in quality assurance and manufacturing.
 
Applicants are encouraged to highlight any relevant university projects, laboratory work, manufacturing experience, quality-related coursework, or familiarity with auditing, HACCP, GMP, and continuous improvement.

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