Quality Assurance Officer

Are you passionate about food safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Officer to join a growing and well-established business within the food manufacturing sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional looking to develop their career within a business that values innovation, compliance, and operational excellence.

About the Role

As the Quality Assurance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting and maintaining the company's quality management systems while promoting a strong food safety and quality culture across the business. Working closely with operations and production teams, you will help ensure products consistently meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package of $85,000 - $95,000 + Superannuation
• Full-time permanent employment with a business experiencing substantial growth
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement
• Exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced food manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities

• Support the continuous improvement and ongoing development of the company's quality framework
• Assist with compliance to Australian and international food legislation and labelling requirements, including GMP and HACCP standards
• Conduct root-cause analysis and support internal and third-party audits
• Collaborate with operations teams to maintain and improve quality KPIs
• Promote and foster a positive food safety and quality culture throughout the business
• Investigate customer complaints and feedback to support an exceptional customer experience
• Participate in product quality improvement initiatives and new product development activities
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and reporting systems

About You

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Officer or similar role within the food manufacturing or broader manufacturing industry
• Experience working with quality management systems and auditing processes
• Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP and food safety requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on process compliance
• Ability to work flexible hours when required
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills

Highly Desirable

• Qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, Science, or a related discipline
• Experience within a food processing or FMCG environment
• Knowledge of Australian food regulations and labelling requirements

Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing organisation where your contribution will directly influence product quality, food safety standards, and business success. If you are looking for a role that offers challenge, stability, and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, click Apply Now and submit your resume together with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Frank Galluzzo
Senior Consultant | Acclaimed Workforce
M: 0405 145 732
E: fgalluzzo@acclaimedworkforce.com.au

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't delay in applying.