Regulatory Scientist/Food Safety Auditor

The 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 Regulatory Scientist to join us as part of our Science, Surveillance and Technical Services team.

The role:

Reporting to the Manager Science, Surveillance and Technical Services, the Regulatory Scientist is responsible for providing technical and scientific support to industry, undertaking activities to verify licensee compliance against relevant regulatory standards and managing regulatory non-compliance. 

The successful applicant for this role will be responsible for:

• Compliance activities including compliance audits, planned monitoring and surveillance and undertaking appropriate enforcement action where required. 
• Investigating and responding to notifications, technical enquiries or complaints.
• Providing support to assist dairy licensees to comply with statutory requirements.
• Reviewing applications for new dairy businesses and undertaking appropriate enforcement action where required. 
• Leading and/or contributing to projects and other organisational priorities such as Dairy RegTech.

Key Requirements

• Experience in food manufacturing/food microbiology (preferably within the dairy sector) or similar. 
• Experience in undertaking verification activities, particularly regulatory compliance and enforcement in accordance with procedures and timeframes, communicating findings and/or actions including briefing ‘upwards’. 
• An understanding of operational food safety systems, and food regulatory standards and legislation, the Australia New Zealand food regulation framework, particularly in processing sectors.
• A working knowledge of contemporary food safety issues and challenges, including risk management approaches. 
• Experience in identifying and investigating food safety risks, applying relevant legislation and food safety policies and procedures, and documentation of findings to support regulatory decision making and action.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills and experience in the interpretation and communication of scientific concepts.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation, proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Understanding of the principles of food safety culture (desirable)
• Project management skills

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 a 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. 

If you join DFSV 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 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.

Applicants must have evidence of vaccination for Q Fever, evidence of immunity to Q Fever or be willing to undertake relevant vaccination.

If you match the above key requirements, please submit your CV and cover letter via Seek by Tuesday 19 March 2024.