Quality Assurance Coordinator

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a critical role in maintaining site food safety and GMP compliance while driving quality initiatives across the business. You will coordinate Quality Control activities, support operational teams and champion a strong food safety culture throughout the site.

• Review, maintain and continuously improve food safety and quality systems.

• Support operations to ensure consistent, high-quality products are produced and delivered to customers.

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the Quality Control Officer.

• Investigate customer complaints and product rejections, implementing effective corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage key quality programs including:

  • Approved Supplier Program

  • Hygiene and Sanitation

  • Calibration

  • Preventative Maintenance

  • Pest Control

• Conduct GMP inspections and support internal audit programs to ensure ongoing audit readiness.

• Complete validation and verification activities as required.

• Coordinate annual label reviews and participate in annual mock recall exercises.

• Support and participate in external audits.

• Drive food safety culture initiatives through engagement and education across the wider team.

• Support New Product Development (NPD) trials and first production runs.

• Provide quality support across the Two Wells operation and contribute to business projects and initiatives.

• Provide back-up support for Quality Control activities and document control functions as required.

You are hands-on, detail-oriented and enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems and improve processes. You have a passion for quality and food safety and can confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels.

• Tertiary qualifications in Food Science or a related discipline (preferred).

• Minimum three years' experience in a similar quality role within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry.

• Experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems.

• Exposure to industry standards such as Freshcare Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) and HARPS.

• Formal HACCP training and Internal Auditor qualifications.

• Strong investigation and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and SharePoint.

• A customer-focused approach and commitment to workplace health and safety.

At Perfection Fresh, our values guide everything we do. We call it working with PRIDE:

• Passion – We love what we do and bring energy to our work every day.

• Respect – We build strong relationships based on trust and collaboration.

• Innovation – We encourage fresh ideas and continuous improvement.

• Discipline – We strive for excellence and deliver on our commitments.

• Ethical – We act with honesty, integrity and accountability.

You'll join a supportive team where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on food safety, quality performance and continuous improvement across the business.

If you're passionate about quality and are looking to take the next step in your career with a leading fresh produce business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us pursue perfection every day.