QA Assistant - Food Manufacturing
- Support the Quality team in maintaining food safety and compliance standards.
- Perform routine laboratory and quality testing on raw materials and finished products.
- Liaise with various departments on quality matters and assist in audits.
- Work within an established food manufacturing environment
- Be part of a collaborative Quality team
- Based in Melbourne's northern suburb
A well-established food manufacturing company is looking for a QA Assistant to support its Quality team. You'll play a hands-on role in maintaining food safety, quality, and compliance standards within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine laboratory and quality testing on raw materials and finished products
- Ensure products comply with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Maintain accurate QA documentation, records, and reports
- Investigate quality issues and assist with corrective and preventive actions
- Liaise with Production, Sanitation, and other departments on quality matters
- Participate in internal and external audits
- Support training of operators on Hygiene, GMP, and HACCP
- Assist with new product development and quality procedure improvements
- Carry out additional QA-related duties as required
About You
- Essential: Strong hands-on microbiology and laboratory experience within a food manufacturing or quality environment
- Practical experience performing food quality and compliance testing
- Good understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards
- Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation and reporting skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with Production and Quality teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
If you'd like to know more about the role or discuss your suitability, please contact
George Koshy at George.koshy@persolapac.com
Who we are
At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.
With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.
We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.
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Consultant
George.Koshy@persolapac.com
Reference number: 210396767
Profession:FMCGFood and Beverages
Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce
Date posted: 2nd Sep, 2026
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