AddressThe Opportunity
Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) is the independent statutory Authority that regulates dairy Food Safety in Victoria and plays a vital role in protecting the Victorian dairy industry's reputation for Food Safety and integrity of production domestically and for export.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Food Safety Manager (FSM) to join us as part of our Compliance and Enforcement team.
The role:
The FSM role is responsible for ensuring that Food Safety standards are maintained and improved in, primarily, dairy food manufacturing facilities as governed by legislation and standards. As such, the role also acts as an Authorised Officer within the powers provided by the Victorian Dairy and Food Acts.
In addition, and as part of the team, the role has responsibility for contributing to projects advancing the regulation of dairy Food Safety within the Victorian and national industry, as well as assisting in the development and implementation of DFSV’s future digital regulatory strategy.
The successful applicant for this role will be responsible for:
- Undertaking compliance monitoring activities at, primarily, dairy food manufacturing sites, including verification audits under the Dairy Act 2000, and the management of non-conformances.
- Managing notifications of potential regulatory compliance issues and consumer complaints,
- Contributing to regulatory projects to improve and modernise the regulation of dairy Food Safety in Victoria,
- Developing and maintaining productive, collaborative relationships internally and externally with licensees, DFSV service providers and other key government departments to continue to build on DFSV’s reputation as an innovative and contemporary regulator.
Key requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in dairy, agricultural, food science and/or Food Safety, or similar
- Relevant experience in a government regulatory environment.
- Qualifications leading to registration as an approved auditor under the National Auditor Competency Framework would be an advantage.
- Strong relationship management, interpersonal skills and a team player
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative and logical thought processes to analyse and solve problems.
- Ability to interpret & apply legislation
- Victorian drivers’ licence
Why Work for Us:
At DFSV we understand that to attract top talent we need to have the jobs that will make you want to get out of bed in the morning. We are an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, inclusion, flexibility, ongoing development, and a supportive workplace culture are a big part of the way we work.
We believe that a work/life balance is important and understand the need to develop and nurture employees. In addition to providing competitive salary for this role you will enjoy an option to purchase additional annual leave, other generous leave benefits, ongoing professional development, and employee and DFSV led wellbeing programs.
We need good and enthusiastic people and look forward to seeing your application.
For further information about working at our organisation and a copy of the position description please visit Careers at DFSV (dairysafe.vic.gov.au). This role is required to travel around Victoria. DFSV’s office is located in Camberwell and our staff enjoy a hybrid model with a balance between working in the office and at home or in the field.
If you join Dairy Food Safety Victoria, you are joining a small collaborative team that values excellence.
Applications
This role is subject to a National Police Record Check. Applicants with criminal records are not automatically be rejected from applying for this job. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
The successful applicant must be willing to have a Q Fever vaccination due to the need to attend farms.
If you match the above key requirements, please submit your CV and cover letter via Seek with a cover letter addressed to Monica Parris no later than 6 June 2024.
