Regulatory Specialist

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand's major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot's Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.Culture and BenefitsFuelled by our Purpose to Contribute to Feeding our World, we imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as One Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.The Perks

• Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging health and wellbeing programs
• Diverse leadership development programs and professional development support
• Employee reward and recognition program
• Bonus incentives
• Discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Sensory Club Program - Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our culinary cooking sessions
• Novated car leasing agreements
• Income protection insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Simplot in Australia values the innovation and relationship building that comes from face-to-face connection but also recognises the need for flexibility in the lives of our team members. This is why we have a hybrid work environment, to maintain our successful culture of innovation, connection and collaboration.About our role

• Newly created Regulatory Compliance role for food products and labelling.
• Australia's favourite brands
• Based at our head office in Mentone / Moorabbin

We now have a new and exciting opportunity for a Regulatory Specialist to join our Global Regulatory Affairs Team , based at our APAC head office in Mentone.What you will doReporting to the Regulatory Manager APAC, you will provide regulatory affairs and compliance advice on matters related to new product development, product changes and food product labelling for APAC.Key activities include:

• Regulatory compliance of artwork
• Substantiation support for product claims.
• Documentation for traceability and auditing
• Technical regulatory expertise on regulatory changes
• Regulatory support and advice for internal and external customers
• Broad cross-functional collaboration.

About you

• You hold a high level of attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Every day is different therefore you need to be able to prioritise multiple projects and competing demands as well as keeping abreast of regulatory changes impacting the business.
• Your key stakeholders will include Marketing, Product Development, Quality and Nutrition teams. You therefore hold excellent collaboration and relationship building skills, and ability to influence and work with a diverse range of people effectively.
• You present a clear and partnering style of communication both in written and spoken form. You understand product development and have experienced a technical role within the food industry.
• A sound knowledge of NPI and product change management is ideal.

Most importantly, you hold a detailed knowledge of Australia's Food Regulatory Framework, FSANZ requirements, Country of Origin labelling, and relevant knowledge of Australian Consumer Law, weights & measures, and regulatory affairs in general. Experience in international regulatory frameworks would be desirable.You are a degree qualified Food Technologist (or similar) who holds an understanding of the relationship between product labelling and regulatory directives.If this sounds like you, then please apply online nowApplications close Thursday, 30 May 2024#LI-AH1#LI-HybridJob Requisition ID: 18647Travel Required: NoneLocation(s): Chifley Business Park Office - MelbourneCountry: AustraliaSimplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com