The Firm: FMCG with a strong focus on health, nutrition, and sustainability. This organisation is known for its innovative products and a commitment to food safety and quality. With a national footprint and strong export presence, they’re driven by purpose and backed by a collaborative, down-to-earth team that values continuous improvement and integrity.
The Role: As the Quality Systems Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the Shepparton UHT site’s quality function during a peak period of improvement. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you’ll help streamline processes, reduce any system backlogs, and ensure compliance with internal standards and external food safety requirements. This is a hands-on, fast-paced contract role ideal for someone who thrives in quality systems, enjoys coaching others, and knows their way around HACCP and GMP environments.
Duties:

• Support internal stakeholders to manage CARs
• Assist with updates to UHT HACCP documentation and annual test matrix
• Support the redevelopment of GMP and training material
• Provide day-to-day support to the broader Quality team as required
• Identify process and system improvement opportunities to drive accuracy and efficiency

About You: You’ll bring a strong background in food manufacturing, ideally with UHT experience, and a solid understanding of quality and manufacturing systems. You’re proactive, organised, and confident working independently while juggling competing priorities.
We’re looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications in food science, engineering, or a related field (ideal)
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processes
• UHT experience (preferred but not essential)
• The ability to work autonomously and deliver high-quality work to tight timelines
• A flexible and adaptable approach to shifting business needs
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

The Benefits:

• Welcoming, high-performing quality team
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact
• 3-month contract with strong potential for extension
• Immediate start

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