Senior QA Team Lead, Beef Processing & Compliance

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, 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.