Food Safety Auditor

Intertek; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek is seeking food industry professionals with 10+ years of experience to move into auditing. You will plan and conduct food safety audits under supervision, applying risk-based thinking to client processes and systems.

You'll document findings, manage audit schedules with clients and internal teams, and contribute to continuous improvement and compliance excellence across diverse food categories such as dairy, baking, and ingredients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the food industry (QA, production, HACCP implementation, food safety compliance).
• Exposure to at least 5 different food categories with at least 2 years’ industry experience in each.
• Exposure to food safety programs such as HACCP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, FSSC, retailer programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct food safety audits under supervision while working toward auditor registration.
• Apply risk-based thinking to evaluate client processes and food safety systems.
• Document audit findings accurately and help clients understand areas for improvement.
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to manage audit schedules and expectations.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence.

Skills

Auditing

Food safety

Quality assurance

Job description

We’re looking for food industry professionals with 10+ years of experience in quality, compliance, production, or food safety to step into the world of auditing. Whether you've worked in manufacturing, retail, QA, or regulatory environments, this is your opportunity to develop your expertise with a global leader.

Why Join Us?

Train to Become a Certified Auditor – We support your development with structured training and accreditation pathways.

Diverse Clients & Standards – Work across GFSI-recognized schemes (SQF, BRC, FSSC), ISO 22000, HACCP, and major retailer programs like Coles, Aldi, and Woolworths.

Make a Real Impact – Help clients improve safety, compliance, and business practices.

What You’ll Be Doing

Plan and conduct food safety audits under supervision while working toward auditor registration.

Apply risk-based thinking to evaluate client processes and food safety systems.

Document audit findings accurately and help clients understand areas for improvement.

Work closely with clients and internal teams to manage audit schedules and expectations.

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence.

What You Bring

10+ years’ experience in the food industry (e.g. QA, production, HACCP implementation, food safety compliance).

Exposure to at least 5 different food categories with at least 2 years’ industry experience in each. (eg; dairy, baking, food ingredients etc.)

Exposure to food safety programs such as HACCP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, FSSC, Retailer programs.

A strong desire to grow into a professional auditing career.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

A passion for ensuring food safety and helping businesses improve.

Desirable (but not essential):

Any internal auditing experience (formal or informal).

A background in food manufacturing, retail, or regulatory inspections.

Working knowledge of relevant standards or industry programs.

Ready to Build Your Future in Auditing?

If you're looking for a meaningful, long-term career where you can make a difference while building specialist skills, Intertek SAI Global is the place for you.