Food Safety Auditor

Intertek SAI Global; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek SAI Global is seeking an experienced Food Safety Auditor to assess client food safety and quality systems against recognised standards. You will plan and conduct audits across multiple sites and categories, ensuring compliance with GFSI schemes such as BRCGS, SQF and FSSC 22000, while applying risk-based thinking.

You will prepare clear audit reports, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to manage schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Technology, Microbiology, Agriculture or related discipline.
• Lead Food Safety Auditor Training completed.
• HACCP Principles and Applications training completed.
• Current GFSI scheme registration and auditing competency (BRCGS/SQF/FSSC 22000).
• At least 10 years' experience in food industry quality roles.
• Experience across five or more food categories (e.g., dairy, baking, ingredients, meat, beverages, produce).
• Comprehensive audit log of completed third-party audits.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems and compliance requirements.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage audit schedules and travel to client sites independently.
• Genuine passion for food safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct third-party food safety audits across various sites and categories.
• Assess compliance against GFSI-recognised schemes and standards (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000).
• Apply risk-based thinking to evaluate food safety systems and controls.
• Prepare clear, accurate audit reports and document findings.
• Provide constructive feedback to clients.
• Coordinate audit schedules with clients and internal teams.
• Build relationships with stakeholders while maintaining independence and integrity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the client base.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Skills

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology/Microbiology/Agriculture

Lead Food Safety Auditor Training

HACCP Principles & Applications training

GFSI scheme registration & auditing competency (BRCGS/SQF/FSSC 22000)

Job description

Are you an experienced food industry professional looking to take the next step in your career?

We’re looking for food industry professionals with 10+ years of experience across quality, compliance, production or food safety to bring their expertise into the world of third-party auditing.

Whether your background is in food manufacturing, retail, quality assurance or regulatory environments, this is an opportunity to build on your industry knowledge and develop your auditing career with a global leader in Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification.

Why Join Us?

• Build Your Auditing Career – Develop and expand your expertise through ongoing training, professional development and accreditation pathways.
• Diverse Clients & Standards – Work across GFSI-recognised schemes including SQF, BRCGS and FSSC 22000, as well as HACCP and major retailer programs including Coles, ALDI and Woolworths.
• Variety in Your Work – Work with a diverse range of food businesses, facilities and food categories.
• Make a Real Impact – Help organisations strengthen food safety, compliance and quality while protecting consumers.
• Global Organisation – Build your career with Intertek SAI Global and work as part of an experienced, supportive team.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Food Safety Auditor, you will be responsible for assessing client food safety and quality systems against recognised standards and certification requirements.

You will:

• Plan and conduct third-party food safety audits across a variety of client sites and food categories.
• Assess compliance against GFSI-recognised schemes and relevant food safety standards, including BRCGS, SQF and FSSC 22000.
• Apply risk-based thinking to evaluate food safety systems, processes and controls.
• Prepare clear, accurate and timely audit reports and document findings.
• Provide professional, practical and constructive feedback to clients.
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to effectively manage audit schedules and expectations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders while maintaining independence and integrity throughout the audit process.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and food safety excellence across our client base.
• Travel to client sites as required.

The Successful Applicant

To be considered for this opportunity, you must be able to demonstrate the following essential qualifications and experience:

• Degree qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Agriculture or a related food discipline.
• Successful completion of Lead Food Safety Auditor Training.
• Formal HACCP Principles and Applications training.
• Current GFSI scheme registration and auditing competency in standards such as BRCGS, SQF and FSSC 22000.
• A proven track record of at least 10 years' experience in food industry Quality roles.
• Experience spanning five or more food categories, such as dairy, baking, food ingredients, meat, beverages, fresh produce or other relevant categories.
• Comprehensive audit log demonstrating completed third-party audits.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems and compliance requirements.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage audit schedules and travel to client sites as required.
• A genuine passion for food safety, compliance and helping businesses continuously improve.

The following experience will also be highly regarded:

• Experience across multiple food manufacturing, retail or regulatory environments.
• Exposure to major retailer programs such as Coles, ALDI and Woolworths.
• Broader auditing competency across multiple GFSI schemes and food categories.
• Experience conducting regulatory, supplier, internal or certification audits.

Ready to Build Your Future with Intertek SAI Global?

If you’re an experienced food industry professional looking for a meaningful, long-term career where you can use your technical expertise to make a genuine impact on food safety, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Intertek SAI Global and help businesses improve, protect consumers and contribute to a safer food industry.