Quality Assurance Officer

Fresh Produce Group; Shire Of Murray; In loco; AUD 75.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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Fresh Produce Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to lead QA across its Fruitico packshed operations in Meelon, WA. The role focuses on developing and overseeing QA programs from field through to dispatch, ensuring compliance with customer, export and company specifications.

You will train QC staff, conduct inspections, and support audits. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in QA within horticulture or food production, with knowledge of HACCP, Freshcare and HARPS.

Competenze

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role including quality assurance in horticulture, packing or food production.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, Freshcare, HARPS and fresh produce export requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate multiple operational programs.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound knowledge of produce quality, grading and pest and disease identification.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement when making quality decisions.
• Clear communication with growers, operations teams and customers.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Mansioni

• Plan and oversee quality inspections and sampling programs from field to dispatch.
• Inspect and grade produce for quality, size and defects.
• Ensure compliance with customer, export and company specifications.
• Oversee QC staff and train team members in quality standards.
• Maintain and review quality procedures, checklists and product specs.
• Support audits and investigations of non-conformances.

Conoscenze

Quality assurance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

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About Us

Fresh Produce Group has a range of businesses, including Smart Berries, Treviso, Tumut Grove and Fruitico Farms. Collectively, we are one of Australia's largest and most dynamic produce companies with farms and distribution centres across Australia. As the grower, packer and marketer of high-quality produce, we are a fully integrated business and supply domestically and internationally. To find out more about us visit: www.fpg.com.au

About The Role

Based on‑site at Fruitico Packshed located at Riverdale Farm in Meelon, Coolup WA, the Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing Fruitico’ s quality assurance program from the field through to dispatch. The key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and oversee field inspections and sampling programs, assessing crop maturity, quality, pests and diseases.
• Test, inspect and grade produce for quality, size, purity, defects and compliance with customer, export and FPG specifications.
• Conduct pre‑dispatch inspections and ensure imported products meet biosecurity requirements.
• Advise growers and operations teams on quality issues, pest and disease management, grading, packing and export requirements.
• Oversee QC staff, validate inspection results and train team members in quality standards and inspection methods.
• Develop, implement and review quality procedures, work instructions, checklists and product specifications.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and quality systems, including HACCP, Freshcare and HARPS.
• Ensure hygiene and compliance standards are maintained across storage, packing, cool rooms, transport vehicles and containers.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer, certification and government audits.
• Investigate customer complaints and non‑conformances, implementing corrective actions.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 p.a.

About You

We are looking for someone who has a passion for fresh produce and is seeking an opportunity to build their career in this exciting and fast‑paced industry.

You will ideally have experience working within a fresh produce supply chain, warehouse, logistics, or similar environment, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy and efficiency.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• At least 3 years’ experience in in similar role including quality assurance in horticulture, packing or food production.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, Freshcare, HARPS and fresh produce export requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate multiple operational programs.
• Sound judgement and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make timely decisions in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound knowledge of produce quality, grading and pest and disease identification.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement when making quality decisions.
• Clear communication with growers, operations teams and customers.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites.