Food Safety Specialist - Northmead, NSW

Coca-Cola; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time arrangement

Product allowance

Staff discounts

Cheers Rewards & Recognition platform

Learning and career opportunities

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Coca-Cola Australia in Northmead, NSW, is seeking a Part-Time Food Safety Coordinator on a 9-month fixed-term contract to cover three days per week (Wednesday to Friday). You will lead the site's food safety program, support audits, and partner with operations to safeguard product quality and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on HACCP, pest control, sanitation, and continued improvement, with training responsibilities and engagement across the site.

Qualifications

• Food safety systems knowledge and HACCP principles.
• Experience managing Food Safety Management Systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to identify risks and drive improvements.
• Ability to lead audits and coordinate corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the site's Food Safety Management System to comply with requirements.
• Coordinate HACCP programs and keep controls effective.
• Partner with operations to identify risks and drive improvements.
• Coordinate food safety audits and certification activities.
• Oversee pest control, cleaning and sanitation programs.
• Support Food Defence and Food Fraud programs.
• Lead investigations into food safety incidents and preventative actions.
• Deliver training to build food safety capability across the site.
• Monitor performance and trends to strengthen processes.

Skills

Food safety systems

HACCP principles

Audits

Stakeholder management

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Technology or Microbiology

Job description

Are you passionate about food safety and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Do you enjoy partnering with operational teams, influencing best practice and ensuring products are made to the highest standards?

We're looking for a Part-Time Food Safety Coordinator to join the team at Northmead, NSW on a 9-month fixed-term contractworking 3 days per week (Wednesday to Friday).

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the site's food safety agenda and play a key role in protecting product quality, consumer trust and regulatory compliance. Working at the heart of our manufacturing operation, you'll lead food safety programs, support audits and certifications, partner with operational teams and drive continuous improvement across the site.

About the Role

• Lead and continuously improve the site's Food Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer and business requirements.
• Coordinate and maintain HACCP programs, ensuring food safety controls remain effective and fit for purpose.
• Partner with operational teams to identify risks, solve problems and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate food safety audits and certification activities, supporting successful outcomes and ongoing compliance.
• Oversee pest control, cleaning and sanitation programs to ensure high standards are maintained across the site.
• Support Food Defence and Food Fraud programs, helping to identify and manage emerging risks.
• Lead investigations into food safety incidents and non-conformances, implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Deliver training and coaching to build food safety capability and awareness across the business.
• Monitor food safety performance, analyse trends and identify opportunities to strengthen processes and compliance.

About You

You'll be someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You're naturally curious, enjoy solving problems and can balance attention to detail with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

You'll also bring:

• Approximately 5 years' experience within food, beverage, FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• A tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or a related discipline (highly regarded)
• Strong knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP principles and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing Food Safety Management Systems and supporting internal and external audits.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence positive outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• A proactive mindset, high attention to detail and genuine passion for food safety and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Work with one of the world's most recognisable brands.
• Flexible part-time arrangement working 3 days a week with accommodating start times.
• Generous monthly product allowance and discounted staff purchases.
• Access to 700+ discounts through our Cheers Rewards & Recognition platform.
• Learning, development and career opportunities across our Australian and global network.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Paid parental leave, purchased leave options and Employee Assistance Program.
• A people-first culture that celebrates success, inclusion and community impact

Applications Close Friday 20th November 2026