About us

Based in Melbourne's South-East, Prestige Foods Australia Pty Ltd is consolidating its position as Australia's best producer of liquid stocks, sauces, pulses, and grains. In 2025, we will continue to expand our range and volume, and we are looking for a bright food professional to join our team and grow with us.

Qualifications & experience

Minimum level: Bachelor of Food Science (or equivalent) Ideally, you will also have: • Experience in a food production facility; and • Training in HACCP, GMP, Food Legislation, and Labelling.

Tasks & responsibilities

Reporting directly to the QA Manager, you will have a passion for excellence in all things food!

Experience working within QA systems (esp. FSSC22000) and a key role in creating a safe, happy and productive workplace and “best in category” food products

Excellent communication skills as you will work across the QA, Technical and Production Teams, encouraging and enforcing compliance with Quality Assurance Systems (QAS) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Providing support and conducting set projects or investigations related to Quality Assurance programs and preparing related reports and QA documentation as required

Conducting equipment calibration as per internal calibration procedures and schedules

Implementing corrective and preventative action as per QAM’s instructions

Conducting staff inductions and assisting the TM in annual staff training activities, including CCP training of staff, OH&S and GMP Requirements and HACCP Awareness training

A passion for the development and commercialisation of premium products by providing support to the R & D Team, conducting set projects/investigations, preparing reports and related internal documentation

A keen understanding of food safety and labelling regulations and applications.

A focus on quality standards and enthusiasm for inspections, testing, and analysis of both incoming and outgoing products, including tracking, analysis and issue resolution.

Excellent communication skills, which will allow you to liaise across the whole organisation and play a key role in maintaining and improving production guides and food safety documentation.

Conducting regular site GMP inspections as part of the internal audit program, recommending, implementing and overseeing necessary improvements as required

An enquiring mind that actively seeks out areas for improvements and streamlining of the existing QAS programs

Benefits

Benefits and perks: You will be provided with a mix of autonomy and mentoring opportunities to grow your existing skill set. You will also receive on-the-job and formal training opportunities as you grow through the role.

Great working environment with a small team who actively work together for the common goal