Quality Assurance Officer

COWRA MEAT PROCESSORS; Cowra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowra Meat Processors in Cowra, NSW, is seeking a hands-on QA role to ensure food safety, hygiene and regulatory compliance across the facility. You will conduct QA inspections, monitor sanitation, maintain records and support audits.

The ideal candidate has QA experience in meat processing or food manufacturing, understanding HACCP, attention to detail and good communication. Training may be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Has QA experience in meat processing, food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Understands HACCP, food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Confident communicating with employees, supervisors and management.
• Identifies issues, takes initiative and follows through on corrective actions.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, hands-on processing environments.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain records.
• Abattoir experience is highly regarded; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily quality assurance and food safety inspections throughout the facility.
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation and operational practices across processing areas.
• Complete pre-operational and operational hygiene inspections.
• Monitor compliance with HACCP, food safety programs and relevant Australian Standards.
• Maintain accurate QA records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
• Identify, report and follow up on non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Monitor product quality, traceability and temperature controls.
• Assist with internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Work closely with supervisors and production staff to maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Promote a strong culture of food safety, hygiene and accountability.

Skills

QA experience

Food safety

Record-keeping

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

QA training/experience in meat processing

Job description

Working closely with our production and management teams, you will help ensure our facility operates in accordance with food safety requirements, company procedures and relevant industry regulations. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily quality assurance and food safety inspections throughout the facility.
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation and operational practices across processing areas.
• Complete pre-operational and operational hygiene inspections.
• Monitor compliance with HACCP, food safety programs and relevant Australian Standards.
• Maintain accurate QA records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
• Identify, report and follow up on non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Monitor product quality, traceability and temperature controls.
• Assist with internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Work closely with supervisors and production staff to maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Promote a strong culture of food safety, hygiene and accountability.

About you

• Has previous QA experience in meat processing, food manufacturing or a similar environment (preferred).
• Has an understanding of HACCP, food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and good record-keeping skills.
• Is confident communicating with employees, supervisors and management.
• Can identify issues, take initiative and follow through on corrective actions.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on processing environment.
• Has basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Previous abattoir experience would be highly regarded; however, training may be provided to the right candidate with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

About us

• Cowra Meat Processors is an established regional business operating a domestic meat processing facility in Cowra, NSW.
• Full-time employment in an established regional business.
• A supportive, hands-on team environment.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to develop your skills.
• The opportunity to play an important role in maintaining and improving our food safety and quality systems.