Quality Assurance Officer

the Bindaree Beef Group.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meat sales

Referral bonus up to $4500

Retail discounts

Job summary

Bindaree Food Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to protect food safety, quality and compliance at our value-add facility on the Gold Coast. You will work hands-on in production areas, supporting audits, inspections and continuous improvement to uphold high export and regulatory standards.

This role suits someone who enjoys floor work, influences quality culture, and can communicate with supervisors and teams to uphold HACCP, GMP and GHP standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or meat processing QA.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, GHP.
• Familiarity with QA/compliance systems (specifications, labelling, stock/process control).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot non-conformances and trends.
• Effective communicator with supervisors, operators and management.
• Experience with audits and corrective actions.
• Solid written skills for QA records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality, hygiene and product inspections across processing, packing and dispatch areas.
• Monitor GMP, GHP, food safety and quality standards on the floor, including CCP and QCP checks.
• Maintain QA records to support audits and regulatory compliance.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with internal and external audits, product verification and microbiological testing.
• Provide QA guidance and training to supervisors and production teams.
• Champion continuous improvement and build a strong food safety culture onsite.

Skills

QA & Food Safety

GMP/GHP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

QA systems

Job description

Join Bindaree as a Quality Assurance Officer and play a key role in protecting food safety, quality, and compliance at our value-add facility. You’ll work hands‑on across production areas, supporting audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the floor, influencing quality culture, and working to high export and regulatory standards. Be part of a team committed to producing safe, high-quality Australian beef with integrity.

What’s on offer:

• Weekly payroll on an annual salary
• A stable, long‑term role with a well‑established Australian business
• Ongoing training and development to support your career progression
• Access to a Salary Packaging Benefits Program
• Awesome perks: staff meat sales, referral bonus of up to $4500^, and discounts from massive national retailers.

Job Description

Your new day to day:

• Conduct quality, hygiene and product inspections across processing, packing and dispatch areas.
• Monitor GMP, GHP, food safety and quality standards on the floor, including CCP and QCP checks.
• Maintain clear and accurate QA records to support audits and regulatory compliance.
• Identify non‑conformances and support effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with internal and external audits, product verification and microbiological testing.
• Provide practical QA guidance and training to supervisors and production teams.
• Champion continuous improvement and help build a strong food safety and quality culture onsite.

Desired Skills and Experience

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Experience in food manufacturing, meat processing or a similar QA or food safety environment.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, GHP and basic microbiological principles.
• Familiarity with QA and compliance systems (e.g. specifications, labelling, stock or process control systems).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot non‑conformances and trends.
• Confident communicator who can work with supervisors, operators and management.
• Proven problem‑solving skills and a practical approach to corrective and preventive actions.
• Solid written skills for completing QA records, reports and audit documentation.
• Positive attitude towards safety, with a genuine commitment to food safety and quality.

About Bindaree

Bindaree Food Group is a true paddock‑to‑plate business, with operations spanning livestock, processing, value‑add, logistics and corporate roles across regional NSW and Queensland. From Inverell and Cooma through to Burleigh Heads, Brisbane and Sydney, our teams help deliver quality beef products to major supermarkets, quick service restaurants and export customers.

We’re a people business at our core. Our values of Culture of Care, Agility, Exceed Expectations and Openness guide how we work together, and our tagline People, Passion, Flavour reflects the energy we look for in every new team member.

Location & next steps:

Based in Burleigh Heads, QLD at our value-add facility.
Pre‑employment checks, including medical, physical, and police screening, may apply.