Quality Assurance Coordinator

About the role

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Lead, you will support the implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of our Food Safety and Quality Management Systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring products consistently meet customer, regulatory and company requirements through verification activities, inspections, sampling, testing and quality monitoring.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily production floor verification checks including labels, coding, weights and metal detector verification
• Complete GMP, hygiene and food safety inspections throughout the site
• Collect product, environmental and swab samples in accordance with sampling plans
• Perform basic laboratory testing including pH, temperature and weight checks
• Accurately complete QA documentation, records and verification reports
• Identify, report and assist with the investigation of non-conformances
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities
• Assist with internal audits and external customer or regulatory audits
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse and QA teams to maintain compliance standards
• Promote a strong food safety, quality and continuous improvement culture

About you

• Experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role within food manufacturing or FMCG
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety systems
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage with employees across all levels
• Sound problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
• Experience with quality documentation and compliance systems
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• A positive attitude and commitment to food safety, quality and workplace safety
• Full Australian working rights
• Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
• Reliable transport to and from our Jandakot facility

Benefits

• Growing Australian food manufacturing business
• Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Birthday Leave after qualifying period
• Modern manufacturing facility with strong food safety and quality culture
• Opportunities for career progression within the Hellers Group

About us

Hellers Australia Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium chicken and smallgoods products across Australia and part of the wider Hellers Group. Our award-winning brands are trusted by customers and consumers nationwide, supported by our commitment to food safety, quality and continuous improvement.