Quality Coordinator

begacheese.com.au; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian food company is seeking a Quality Coordinator based in Penrith. The successful candidate will maintain quality assurance of products and the food safety program while conducting GMP audits. Ideal applicants will have experience in dairy manufacturing and a degree in Food Science or Engineering. This full-time position offers a supportive and flexible working environment with opportunities for career development. Join the team and help build a legacy of great Australian food!

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee benefits including purchased leave options

Access to mental and physical health programs

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining quality assurance and food safety programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal support.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with production and management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality assurance of products and the food safety quality program.
• Monitor hygiene standards through inspections and swabbing.
• Conduct GMP Audits and support the Quality Manager.

Skills

Experience in Quality in a relevant industry such as Dairy Manufacturing

Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and quality assurance management systems

GMP Audits

Intermediate skills in Quality Management programs (e.g., SAP/M3 or IRIS)

Education

Degree in Food Science or Engineering

Job description

Quality Coordinator page is loaded## Quality Coordinatorlocations: Penrith (NSW)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 11, 2026 (28 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-6581If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!* Join a fun, engaged and hard-working technical team* Great opportunity to progress your career* Work with some of Australia’s most iconic brands!We are looking for our next Quality Coordinator to join the team at Penrith! Work in a great team at a great site!**The Role**Our Penrith site is located in Greater Western Sydney on the banks of the Nepean River and manufactures a range of more than 50 milk-based products. The site currently produces around 145 million litres of product every year! We proudly source milk from around 60 dairy farms across NSW and are passionate about supporting local products.Bega Group are seeking a Quality Coordinator to join the team! This role is responsible for maintaining quality assurance of products and the food safety quality programme. This person will ensure there are no defects, and ensure quality is in line with company or national and international standards, as well as implementing and maintaining effective prerequisite programs. GMP audits and being a HAACP leader is a big part of the role.This is a permanent, full-time site-based Mon-Fri position with flexible start and finish times.**Responsibilities*** Liaise with production staff and senior management and to ensure any quality problems are addressed.* Monitor the department hygiene standards through inspections and swabbing activities and to assist the site service team with trouble shooting and continuous improvement initiatives.* Conduct GMP Audits and ensure they are completed on time and to a high standard* Be an involved team member of the Quality Group, support the Quality Manager as required**About you*** Experience in Quality in a relevant industry such as Dairy Manufacturing* Degree in Food Science or Engineering desirable* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in food safety and quality assurance management systems, including principles and application of Process Control* Happy to work autonomously & independently with minimal support from the leadership team* Intermediate skills in using Quality Management programs (i.e. SAP/M3 or IRIS)**Bega Group Story**Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!**Life at Bega Group**Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.* Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture* Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression* Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with* Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs* Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance**Applications**The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.