Field Auditor

Company Description AUS-MEAT Limited, along with its sister brand AUS-QUAL, is a leading agribusiness auditing, certification, and training provider in Australia and New Zealand, offering over 90 standards and programs across animal welfare, food production, livestock regulation and ESG supply chain. The organisation has been instrumental in the growth and quality of Australian food industry in domestic and export markets over the past 30 years, ensuring the excellent reputation of Australian food and agribusiness practices. As a non-profit organisation, AUS-MEAT operates with integrity and adheres to internationally recognised quality management systems, being ISO 9001:2015 and JAS-ANZ/GFSI accredited. The company is known for its expertise, passion, and unwavering commitment to excellence, serving all Australian states and territories and all of New Zealand. Role Description This role is a WFH/Mobile role where you can work from home and attend client sites (servicing Far North Queensland) to provide audit services for the following standards: Freshcare (Food Safety & Quality, Supply Chain, Environmental) HARPS There is a lot of travel required, including some interstate trips for training, conferences and rotation management. Typically expect 4 out of 5, or 8 out of 10 days at client sites supporting North Queensland growers. Every day will bring new and exciting challenges on the job while you: Engage with the industry and growing community as a role model and representative of AUS-MEAT/AUS-QUAL. Conduct audit processes in line with program, scheme and Quality Management Standards. Provide effective and timely transmission of thorough and finalised audit reports. Collaborate with head office technical support, administration services and scheduling teams as a key contributor and representative of the business within the industry. Escalate issues or queries that cannot be addressed directly to the relevant Program Manager or Technical Advisor. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, in line with the Employee Code of Conduct. Adhere to Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures, particularly Fatigue Management. A Little About You You will bepassionate about food safety and have strong knowledge and experience within the horticulture industry and food safety compliance practices. It is essential you haveminimum two years’ experience on-farm (such as chemical use, water use, planting and harvesting)and with horticulture production systems or food processing(plants or packing/pre-processing of plant products).You need to be able to understand the food safety processes from picking to packing. Our ideal candidate will also have experience in quality assurance of food safety functions (QA and/or environmental/sustainability management systems for environmental auditing). It is also necessary for you to have apost-secondary qualification (bachelor’s degree is highly regarded) relevant to the horticulture industry, such as Food Science or another related field. You are required to hold, or are prepared to gain the following certifications: Lead Food Safety Auditor External HACCP (principles & applications) Chemical User Exemplar Global registered Additionally, having a Lead Auditor qualification in Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001) and/or Freshcare training in Environmental (+Reef) is highly desirable. If you don't have these, and you're the right person for the role, we will help you get these certificates. You need to be self-motivated, organized, and able to work autonomously with remote technical assistance. Proficiency in digital platforms and portals is essential. Clear, professional writing skills and comfort with typing reports or using electronic forms are required. Strong interpersonal communication skills are necessary to build professional relationships and provide developmental feedback. A desire for continual learning and effective time management are also important. Qualifications Experience in auditing, compliance assessment, and quality assurance practices Knowledge of agricultural industries such as red meat, horticulture, food safety, or organics Strong written and verbal communication, report preparation, and documentation skills Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and demonstrate organizational skills Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent management systems and auditing protocols Registration with Exemplar Global (or equivalent) is advantageous A degree or vocational qualification in agriculture, food safety, or a related discipline is highly desirable Proficiency in using technology and software for remote auditing and reporting Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within assigned regions What we can offer you We offer a competitive salary that reflects your skills and qualifications, and with 12% superannuation. Our additional benefits include: Tool-of-Trade work vehicle Company laptop, tablet and mobile phone Audit scheduling support Access to Employee Assistance Program and optional Flu vaccination; Participation in our Company Rewards and Recognition program, giving you access to discounts on services, retail products and more Annual Health and Wellbeing allowance Paid travel & accommodation One day paid company holiday between Christmas and New Year (AUS-MEAT Day) Opportunities for training, conferences, regular calibration sessions, technical support and audit coaching Support for your professional development If you are a motivated individual with a passion to make a meaningful impact in the agricultural certification industry, we encourage you to apply #J-18808-Ljbffr