Quality Assurance Coordinator

Osborne and Richardson; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne and Richardson is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Coordinator for our Sydney dairy facility. You will help maintain and strengthen food safety and quality systems to ensure specialty cheese products meet high standards.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and involves audits, containment of non-conformances and collaboration with production to foster a strong food safety culture on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA or food safety within food or dairy manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards (SQF, BRC or equivalent).
• Strong record-keeping discipline and methodical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support daily implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality systems (HACCP, SQF/BRC).
• Conduct routine quality checks, product inspections and environmental monitoring.
• Maintain accurate quality records and traceability per regulatory and customer requirements.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Technology

Job description

About the company

Our client is a proud, 100% Australian-owned and operated specialty cheese manufacturer - one of the largest independently owned cheese processors in the country.

Their specialty cheeses are enjoyed across the retail and foodservice markets nationwide, and they're a supportive, values-driven business where quality and food safety are taken seriously.

About the role

We're looking for a hands-on, detail-focused Quality Assurance Coordinator to join the team at theit Sydney facility. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining and strengthening the site's food safety and quality systems, making sure specialty cheese products consistently meet the high standards customers and consumers expect.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the day-to-day implementation and maintenance of the site's food safety and quality management systems (HACCP and GFSI - SQF or BRC)
• Conducting routine quality checks, product inspections and environmental monitoring across production and packaging
• Maintaining accurate quality records, documentation and traceability in line with regulatory and customer requirements
• Assisting in the coordination and hosting of internal, customer and third-party audits, and supporting the close-out of corrective actions
• Investigating non-conformances, customer complaints and quality incidents, supporting root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Monitoring compliance with allergen management, labelling and specification requirements
• Working closely with production teams to build and reinforce a strong food safety culture on the floor

About you

• Previous experience in a quality assurance or food safety role within food or dairy manufacturing
• Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards (SQF, BRC or equivalent)
• Strong attention to detail, record-keeping discipline and a methodical approach to problem solving
• A confident communicator who can engage effectively with production teams and external auditors
• A tertiary qualification in food science, food technology or a related discipline is well regarded
• A genuine interest in quality, food safety and supporting a proud Australian dairy business

Why join

This is a great opportunity to join one of Australia's largest independently owned cheese processors - a proud 100% Australian owned and operated company.

You'll be part of a supportive, values-driven team producing specialty products enjoyed across the country, with genuine opportunities to grow your career in quality and food safety.