Quality Assurance Team Leader

Stanbroke; Grantham; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanbroke, a reputable Australian cattle and beef business, seeks a Quality Assurance leader to drive HACCP, GMP and export compliance across a major processing facility. You will lead the QA team, monitor audits (BRCGS, AUS-MEAT, Halal, Organic), manage corrective actions, and deliver training to operations.

This senior role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to improve product quality and food safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading QA in meat processing or export industries
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems
• Experience coordinating audits (BRCGS, AUS-MEAT, Halal, Organic)
• Proven ability to manage teams and drive quality improvements

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and uphold hygiene and food safety in QA
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance team
• Manage team performance, rostering, leave planning, and training
• Monitor compliance with export requirements and regulatory standards
• Oversee food safety, quality assurance, GMP, and verification programs
• Coordinate internal and external audits and implement corrective actions
• Maintain HACCP-based systems and ensure accurate documentation
• Deliver training on food safety, quality, and compliance

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Leadership

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Audit coordination

Education

Certificate III/IV in Food Safety or Meat Processing

Tertiary qualifications in Food Science or related

Job description

Stanbroke ships premium Australian beef to more than 40 countries, and we're looking for someone who cares as much about getting it right as we do.

Stanbroke ships premium Australian beef to more than 40 countries, and we're looking for someone who cares as much about getting it right as we do.

About Us

Stanbroke is a reputable family-owned and operated Australian cattle and beef business. Our operations span Northern Queensland with extensive cattle properties, backgrounding operations in Southern Queensland, state-of-the-art feedlots, a fully accredited beef processing facility, and global marketing capabilities. We produce a full range of Grain and Grass-fed beef categories and export to over 40 countries worldwide.

What you’ll be doing

• Promote safe work practices and uphold high standards of hygiene and food safety throughout the QA function
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop the Quality Assurance team
• Manage team performance, attendance, rostering, leave planning, and training requirements
• Monitor compliance with DAFF export requirements, Approved Arrangement programs, HACCP plans, Australian Standards, customer specifications, and regulatory standards
• Oversee food safety, quality assurance, GMP, and verification programs across the facility
• Manage inspection activities, product monitoring, environmental monitoring, and quality verification checks
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including BRCGS, AUS-MEAT, Halal, Organic, customer, and regulatory audits
• Investigate customer complaints, quality incidents, non-conformances, and product deviations, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented
• Maintain and verify HACCP-based food safety systems and prerequisite programs
• Ensure quality records, documentation, and reports are completed accurately and maintained in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Deliver food safety, quality, and compliance training to operational teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, food safety performance, efficiency, and compliance
• Support the Quality Manager in achieving departmental and business objectives

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance leadership, supervisory, or management role within the meat processing, food manufacturing, or export food industry
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety systems, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience managing teams and fostering a positive workplace culture
• Sound understanding of export meat processing requirements and customer specifications
• Demonstrated experience with AUS-MEAT, BRCGS, Halal, Organic, and major customer audit standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage competing priorities
• Certificate III/IV in Food Safety or Meat Processing (desirable)
• Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Microbiology, Agriculture, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline will be highly regarded

Why Join Stanbroke?

• Opportunity to join a highly respected Australian beef producer and exporter
• Exposure to internationally recognised food safety, quality, and export standards
• A challenging and rewarding leadership role within a progressive organisation
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience

Join a team committed to producing premium Australian beef products for customers around the world.