Looking for career growth in the Sustainable Agricultural Sector - Apply Now!

Open to Melbourne and Brisbane based applicants!

If you are a motivated team player looking for your next role and believe you have the capability to support an Auditing team and its related business operations, this is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level and make a real difference in sustainable agriculture, so we invite you to apply!

About the Company

Control Union has been helping to build a better world for several decades. From our roots in agriculture, the global business has since grown to become a global trustworthy partner for testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), providing a comprehensive range of quality services to clients in more than 80 countries. Our in-depth knowledge and experience cover all aspects of the supply chain, across a wide range of industries, including food, feed, energy, forestry, sustainability, social compliance, and textiles.

Control Union operates under the globally recognised Royal Peterson Control Union group. Today, Peterson and Control Union is still family-owned, with trust as its biggest value. We take pride in our stakeholder focus, work with integrity, and are purpose driven, offering long-term sustainable and innovative solutions across global value chains.

For over 100 years, Control Union has been built on strong family values:

Customer Focus

Integrity

Long Term View

Innovation

Safety

People

Locally, Control Union has a strong footprint, supporting clients in Australia and New Zealand.

About the Role

Based within the Sustainable Agricultural team of our Certifications business, which incorporates Agriculture and Animal Welfare, the post holder will work closely with producers, processors, and traders to achieve their objectives related to best practice, sustainability, and environmental and social footprint.

They will primarily be responsible for conducting audits against a range of accredited and non-accredited standards on ANZ producers and processors, engaging with other specialists as required.

The offices are based in Docklands, VIC; and Sinnamon Park, QLD, however, the Auditor will travel domestically, visiting client sites as required. Travel overseas may also be required. As such, the Company are flexible on the successful candidate's location.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your experience in agriculture with your passion for sustainability, working within cross functional teams on standards and solutions that support more environmentally friendly, safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out research and preparation to plan assigned work scopes which may span producers, processors, and traders to conceptualise ideas for safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly food and meat production.

Inspect and perform tests and audits on farms to ensure they comply with local, state, and federal agricultural safety standards and regulations as well as other sustainability / certification standards.

Conduct audits against a range of accredited (ISCC, RWS, RegenAgri, USDA NOP, CUMCS, GMP / G,GAP) and client bespoke standards.

Perform environmental impact evaluations.

Clarify agricultural operations requirements, (use of machinery and equipment) from production to delivery, including the implementation of agricultural-related infrastructures following regenerative agriculture practices, and strategies for effective soil conservation.

Communicate with employees, colleagues, clients and supply chain specialists, on specific work scopes, receiving and providing technical support as required.

Ensure all client enquires are handled in a timely manner and provide excellent customer service, acting as their key account manager.

Prepare audit reports within target timeframe and provide regular updates as required.

Conduct marketing and business development activities as required.

Work closely with colleagues to ensure a quality and efficient service, playing an active part in team meetings.

Stay up to date with developments concerning technological advancements and legislative changes pertaining to agriculture and related sectors.

Extensive travel across Australia and New Zealand (>50% of the time).

About You - Experience, Skills and Requirement and ANZ Work Rights

The successful candidate will be professionally curious, take pride in their work, have strong attention to detail and be positive. We rely on our staff to be reliable, hardworking, and able to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Passion for (regenerative) agriculture, animal husbandr[SS1] y, carbon accounting, and sustainability is a must!

Graduate/ post-graduate degree in related field e.g. Agricultural Engineering.

Experience in the same or a similar position required within agriculture or related industry.

Knowledge of the main farming practices used in Australia / New Zealand.

Knowledge of sustainable agroecosystems.

Experience in developing and implementing regenerative cropping and grazing management protocols.

Experience with carbon capture calculations / carbon accounting.

Knowledge of sustainability and certification programs related to sustainable agriculture and animal welfare highly advantageous.

Completed the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course highly advantageous.

Experience in auditing preferred.

A minimum of 1 year experience in animal handling / 40 hours sheep shearing preferred.

Demonstrable experience with quality systems and accreditations.

Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Adaptability in dynamic environments.

Conflict resolution skills (ideally in an audit scenario).

Customer service and project management skills.

A problem-solving approach and ability to think in holistic manner.

Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Willingness to learn, well organised and able to work independently with strong time management skills.

Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in Microsoft Packages, excellent MS Word, and Excel skills.

Willingness to travel domestically and overseas (New Zealand).

Holds a valid driving license.

Join Our Family - Why Control Union

By joining Control Union, you will play a vital role in advancing sustainable agricultural practices that protect the environment, support ethical farming, and promote social responsibility. Your work will directly contribute to improving supply chains, reducing environmental footprints, and fostering resilient communities, helping to build a better world for future generations.

Contribute to building a better world through quality assurance.

Work with a global company with a strong local presence - Well-established and growing professional agricultural and sustainability certification firm.

Be part of a family-owned business with a rich history and strong values.

Permanent, full-time position.

Competitive salary.

Opportunity to take ownership of work scopes and develop your career in a growing business.

Be part of an energetic team in a business that is driven by sustainability, collaboration and making a difference in the world.

Inclusive and supportive workplace culture with an excellent benefits program to support ongoing professional development and your health and wellbeing (e.g. EAP and a Reward, Recognition, Wellbeing Platform).

Join a truly global family – You’ll get to work alongside a diverse and international team across Control Union. It’s an international network of offices, but with a local family feel!

CIS-Control Union Control Union is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces differences. We have a culture that supports family-friendly practices and flexible work arrangements. We have offices located in Brisbane, Byron Bay, Sydney, and Melbourne. We are committed to your professional development and will support on-going opportunities for both learning and progression.