Quality Assurance Officer

The Quality Officer at Stahmann Webster will play a vital role in ensuring that food safety and quality compliance is maintained in accordance with both Company and industry standards. This role also carries responsibility for the technical compliance of Stahmann Webster and private label packaged goods in the marketplace.

This is a 3 month contract position with flexibility for full-time or part-time working arrangements.

Duties include but not limited to 

• Review and maintain the Policies, Procedures and documentation of the Food Safety and Quality Management System and support continuous improvement and training of this framework.
• Maintain currency and ensure compliance with Australian and international food legislation and labelling requirements, including GMP and HACCP standards.
• Conduct, document and report on routine internal audits.
• Document, conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions for internal and external non-conformances.
• Participate in third party audits.
• In collaboration with the operations team, conduct staff training as required.
• Support operational staff in maintaining quality KPIs. 
• Engage with and foster a positive food safety and quality culture with all levels of staff. 
• Support customer experience through investigation of and response to complaints and other feedback.
• Prepare, register, and dispatch product samples to third party laboratories.
• Record third party laboratory results and release product for sale in the ERP system.
• Conduct environmental testing, including documenting and reporting non-conformances.
• Complete end of shelf-life assessments.
• Conduct sampling and assessments of incoming raw materials and ingredients.
• Maintain and order consumables.
• Assist with assessments around the processing facility as required

Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience 

• Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, Science or equivalent.
• Experience in a Quality role within the food or similar manufacturing industry.
• Meticulous approach and attention to detail.
• Experience with GFSI and retailer quality systems. 
• Experience in food safety and quality auditing.
• Ability to conduct effective training.
• Ability to stay calm and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster and support a team approach.
• Preparedness to work flexible hours when required.

Desirable

• Trained internal food safety auditor. 
• Meet formal HACCP training requirements. 
• Knowledge of Halal and Kosher programs. 

• Competitive wages
• Enjoy an affordable, country lifestyle – our Leeton operations are located in Leeton NSW, a peaceful agricultural town of 9,000 in the Riverina Region of southern NSW. 
• We invest in you  
  • To develop your skills and safety knowledge – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses.
  • To support your family and meet your personal goals – with financial or in-kind assistance in times of need and through the Stahmann Webster Be Your Best program.
• Build a long-term career in agriculture  
  • Career development opportunities – 80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internally in our fast-growing business.
  • Exceptional job security – our size and scope and long-term investment horizon provide opportunities for rewarding, long-term careers.
• Make a difference 
  • Have your say – we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and contribute to our regular engagement surveys.
  • Be a part of a bigger purpose – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives.
• And so much more!
  • The People’s Pantry – we provide a pantry of food items available to you whenever you need a little something to keep you going.
  • Take an extra day off each year, on us – we provide a Gratitude Day to all employees as a thank you for their hard work and commitment. 
  • Feel supported at work – we understand that sometimes “life-happens” and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally.
  • Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace – our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate all of our communities, whether local or from around the country and around the world.
  • Opportunity to travel – your role may offer opportunity, if you wish, for you to travel between our sites and experience different parts of Australia and our business.

At Stahmann Webster, we pride ourselves on being farm-to-table producers of world class pecans, walnuts, macadamias, and almonds. With a history stretching back almost 200 years, we are one of Australia’s oldest companies and a pioneer of the tree nut industry in this country.

Our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we take pride in our past and draw on a depth of experience, while continuing to develop our team and hone our techniques. Research, innovation, and technology aid and challenge us to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices.

We are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business and to building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent. Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lies at the heart of our values.

Stahmann Webster runs farming and processing operations and administration offices in Queensland (Bundaberg and Toowoomba), VIC (Melbourne), NSW (Moree and the Riverina) and Tasmania (Swansea) and employs up to 300 people nationally with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds.

Values-based organisation

At Stahmann Webster our values lie at the heart of all of our decisions. 

• Growth mindset – we continually challenge ourselves to improve what we do and how we do it.
• Empowerment – we take ownership, and we hold ourselves and others to account with honesty and strength of character.
• Resilience – we learn, grown and move forward in the face of adversity or challenge.
• Connection – we make the time to connect with each other and our communities.
• Humble – we aim to create great impact while staying down-to-earth and true to our values. 

If you would like to play a key role in the journey at Stahmann Webster, please submit your application via SEEK.

If you have any queries, please reach out to us at **@stahmannwebster.com.au.

HONOR OUR LEGACY. BUILD OUR FUTURE.