Senior QA Specialist

Exclusive opportunity to diligence. Permanent full-time position Established business in high growth An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior QA Technician to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing facility located in the South Burnett region of Queensland. This role offers the chance to be part of a close-knit, professional team committed to producing safe, high-quality products for both the wholesale and retail domestic markets. Working closely with the Operations Manager, this hands‑on role will see you supporting the daily operation of food safety systems, leading in‑process checks, and ensuring full compliance with industry and customer standards. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the business’s strong reputation for quality products and compliance. Key responsibilities include: Review, maintain and improve QA/QC documentation (SOPs, work instructions, records, forms) and change control. Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, regulatory requirements and GFSI/BRC certification standards. Lead internal audits, site inspections and gap analyses; manage non‑conformances and CAPA to closure. Plan, coordinate and host external audits (BRC, customer, regulatory) and maintain year‑round audit readiness. Own quality incident investigations and root cause analysis; implement preventive actions and verify effectiveness. Trend and report quality metrics; prepare dashboards and management review inputs. Coordinate sampling, testing, calibration and verification programs; liaise with internal/third‑party labs. Provide training and coaching on GMP, hygiene, allergen/foreign matter control and document compliance. Work cross‑functionally with Production, Maintenance, Procurement, Logistics and Warehouse on quality outcomes. Support supplier approval, incoming goods verification and supplier corrective actions. Champion continuous improvement (e.g. Statistical Process Control, lean practices) to reduce defects/rejections, paperwork and improve process capability. Provide QA and food safety insight for the development of new business sites and commissioning of new plant. Criteria to ensure your success: 5+ years’ experience in QA/Food Safety within food manufacturing (nuts/commodities an advantage). Demonstrated experience with GFSI/BRC audits and managing corrective actions. Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, allergen management and relevant local government regulations and Safe Food Queensland. Proven self‑starter, hands‑on, able to work autonomously, prioritise and deliver to deadlines. Excellent documentation control, attention to detail and problem‑solving/RCA skills. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across operations and management. Competent with Microsoft Office for reporting and data analysis; tertiary qualification in Food Science/Quality preferred. On offer to the successful candidate: Six figure salary package with negotiable benefits. Security of an established and growing business. Rural lifestyle living in the South Burnettregion - a thriving agricultural hub with a great community, services, retailers and housing affordability. Work with an experienced team who have been in the business for over 30 years. Be part of a company that values community, family, teamwork and continuous improvement. Ongoing professional development and professional growth opportunities. If you are a passionate quality professional seeking your next challenge in a beautiful regional area of Queensland, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience by clicking the “Apply” button below or for more information or a confidential discussion to see if this role is right for you, please contact Stuart Dixon at diligence. on or email #J-18808-Ljbffr