Quality Coordinator

Premier Fresh Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Fresh Australia is seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Assurance professional to join our Melbourne operations. You will perform routine quality checks, maintain GMP/HACCP compliance, and document outcomes to support audits.

Work closely with production teams to uphold food safety standards, review SOPs, and contribute to continuous improvement across the supply chain. Approximately one year of QA/QAQC experience preferred; strong communication and record‑keeping skills essential.

Qualifications

• Approximately one year of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, food manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Sound understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements.
• Confidence working on the production floor and engaging effectively with production teams to promote quality and food safety standards.
• Knowledge of food quality systems and food safety principles.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete documentation to a high standard.
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality assurance and food safety inspections throughout the production process.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with GMP, hygiene, and housekeeping standards.
• Perform quality checks and accurately document inspection outcomes.
• Support internal audit activities and assist in preparing for external audits.
• Adhere to HACCP, GMP, and all food safety and quality management requirements.
• Assist in the review and maintenance of SOPs, work instructions, and quality-related documentation
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant working environment in line with workplace health and safety and food safety requirements.
• Collaborating with internal teams to support continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and consistent product quality.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

GMP

HACCP

Food safety

Documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

About Premier Fresh Australia

Premier Fresh Australia is one of the nation's leading fresh produce supply chain companies, delivering high-quality fruit and vegetables to customers both locally and internationally. With a strong focus on excellence, innovation and collaboration, we're proud to offer a workplace that values and supports its people.

You don't need to meet every requirement — if you're a good fit and eager to grow, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct routine quality assurance and food safety inspections throughout the production process.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with GMP, hygiene, and housekeeping standards.
• Perform quality checks and accurately document inspection outcomes.
• Support internal audit activities and assist in preparing for external audits.
• Adhere to HACCP, GMP, and all food safety and quality management requirements.
• Assist in the review and maintenance of SOPs, work instructions, and quality-related documentation
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant working environment in line with workplace health and safety and food safety requirements.
• Collaborating with internal teams to support continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and consistent product quality.

About You

You're an organised and detail-oriented professional with a proactive approach to quality, compliance, and problem-solving. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, and are comfortable working collaboratively with operational teams to maintain high standards.

We're Looking For:

• Approximately one year of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, food manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Sound understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements.
• Confidence working on the production floor and engaging effectively with production teams to promote quality and food safety standards.
• Knowledge of food quality systems and food safety principles.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete documentation to a high standard.
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.