SQF/QA Specialist

Nomad Coffee Group is a collective of people and brands who believe great coffee can make a difference to the everyday. Driven by our shared aspirations, there is always something new to discover and learn. Our brands include Veneziano Coffee Roasters, Coffee Hit, Black Bag Roasters and Flight Coffee. From our best-in-class roasteries, we partner with leading cafes across Australia and New Zealand and millions more enjoy our cup everyday at home. Nomad Coffee Group is a B Corporation and a certified carbon‑neutral organisation. To us, this is about using business as a force for good. That means implementing sustainable and socially responsible practices today to ensure future generations can enjoy coffee for years to come. The Opportunity We’re seeking an SQF Practitioner / Quality Assurance Specialist to champion our Food Safety and Quality Management System (QMS) across our Truganina and Richmond facilities . In this new role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining our commitment to quality and safety, ensuring that our products meet legislative, customer, and organisational standards. The role will typically be performed across both sites, with an average of three days based in Truganina and one to two days in Richmond each week. You will support initiatives to foster a robust food safety culture, conduct rigorous quality assurance activities, and uphold compliance with various certifications. Key Responsibilities; Quality & Food Safety: Oversee HACCP, SQF, and regulatory compliance across quality programs, including inspections, testing, and CCP management. Audits & Certifications : Coordinate internal and external audits to keep certifications up‑to‑date and maintain compliance. Testing & Monitoring : Lead testing for products, packaging, shelf‑life, and environmental conditions; perform line checks and raw material assessments. QMS Documentation: Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System and HACCP documentation to support product integrity. Training & Collaboration: Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure QMS, SQF, and quality initiatives are implemented consistently. Technical Compliance: Verify that new products, ingredients, and packaging meet all regulatory standards. Environmental & Safety Compliance: Monitor pest control and environmental requirements. Continuous Improvement: Analyse quality data, address trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Complaint & Non‑Conformance Management: Handle customer complaints and manage corrective actions for non‑conformances. Technical Compliance: Ensure new products, ingredients, and packaging meet regulatory standards. Environmental & Safety Compliance: Assist in monitoring environmental requirements such as pest control and provide reporting on completion of safety related activity. Continuous Improvement: Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address issues and opportunities. Complaint & Non‑Conformance Resolution: Manage customer complaints and corrective actions. What we’re looking for; Degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or related field (preferred). Proven experience in quality assurance within the food or beverage industry, with hands‑on knowledge of HACCP & SQF. Certified SQF Practitioner. Audit Experience: Familiar with preparing for and conducting internal and external audits, and maintaining certifications as Rainforest Alliance, ACO, Halal, Kosher. Communication and Training Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to provide effective guidance, training, and foster collaboration across a highly diverse workforce and a variety of stakeholders. Safety Programs & Auditing: Experience in conducting safety audits and presenting reporting advantages but not essential. Developed, strengthened, and embedded QMS programs, policies, and SOPs across multi‑site manufacturing operations to improve compliance, consistency, and operational performance. What’s in It for You? At Nomad Coffee Group, you’ll join a diverse team dedicated to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Here’s what we offer: Competitive Salary Package Values‑Driven Culture: We are a B Corporation and certified carbon‑neutral organisation, with industry leading employee engagement rates. Employee Perks: Access to quality coffee daily, discounts at our cafés, and more. Flexible working conditions; Generous staff discounts at industry‑leading cafes, and plenty of coffee Ready to Apply? If you’re driven by quality, safety, and the pursuit of excellence, and are excited to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr