Meat Processing QA | HACCP & Food Safety Lead

WHA Consulting Pty Ltd; Crows Nest; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crows Nest Meatworks is seeking a Quality Assurance - Food Safety Officer to oversee day-to-day food safety and quality across the plant from livestock receival to dispatch. You will work closely with production, taking ownership of HACCP and compliance with relevant standards.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on QA experience in meat processing, a solid grasp of AS 4696, and a qualification in food science or meat processing.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA or food safety in meat processing.
• Knowledge of HACCP and AS 4696.
• Qualification in food science or meat processing.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Good communication with production staff and management.
• Ability to work in cold, wet and physically demanding conditions.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain HACCP-based food safety program.
• Carry out daily pre-op and hygiene checks.
• Monitor carcass and product quality, temperatures and chilling.
• Collect samples for microbiological testing and follow up results.
• Keep QA records and prepare for audits.
• Ensure compliance with AS 4696 and regulations.
• Handle non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Train staff on hygiene, food safety and GMPs.
• Support animal welfare, traceability and labelling standards.

Skills

HACCP

AS 4696

Food safety

Quality assurance

Record keeping

Communication

Meat processing

Education

Cert III/IV in Meat Processing

Food science qualification

Job description

Crows Nest Meatworks is seeking a Quality Assurance - Food Safety Officer to oversee day-to-day food safety and quality across the plant from livestock receival to dispatch. You will work closely with production, taking ownership of HACCP and compliance with relevant standards.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on QA experience in meat processing, a solid grasp of AS 4696, and a qualification in food science or meat processing.