Quality Assurance Coordinator

About Us

Teys Australia is an innovative Australian food business with home grown pride and global reach. Drawing on more than 70 years’ experience in the beef industry, our team of over 4,500 focus their energy and expertise on delivering value to our communities, customers, and consumers.

As one the leading beef processors and exporters in Australia, we are a proud partner to over 7,000 Aussie beef producers and some of the largest names in fresh food retailing in the country. In a joint venture with Cargill, Teys Australia has retained its strong founding family connections and it is this rich heritage that drives our future.

About the Role

Teys Australia Food Solutions (TAFS) is an innovative Australian food business with homegrown pride and global reach within the food industry.  We produce the highest quality slow cooked ready to reheat meals.  Employees enjoy a friendly team environment with a commitment to safety, quality and training. 

Teys Australia Food Solutions (TAFS) are seeking a qualified Quality Assurance Coordinator to join the Quality team based at our Morningside processing site in QLD. The main focus of this role is to maintain the integrity of the food safety, compliance and quality requirements to ensure our customers’ expectations are met. The role will also perform as the second in charge to the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager.

Additional role requirements include:

• Daily review and completion of pre-shipment paperwork prior to release for dispatch.
• Assist HACCP team to maintain quality control standards in line with the operational requirements.
• Manage and ensure calibration schedule for all testing equipment is completed by staff responsible.
• Assist QA Manager in customer complaint investigation and implementing corrective actions.
• Assist QA Manager in the completion of internal audits (Systems/CCP’s/GMP) and external audits (announced/unannounced).
• Provide input and support in relation to Work Instructions and training operators.
• Ensure work procedures and all other form changes are documented and communicated to key staff.

It is essential that you have the following experience/skills:

• Qualifications and experience in HACCP Principles & Practices
• Previous experience to BRC, SFP Qld, WSEP and CFMSR standards
• A “can do” attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and integrate a multitude of tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to pro-actively seek out opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of staff, both technical and non-technical personnel with regards to food safety and quality matters.

• Tertiary qualification in Food Science/Food Technology (or similar discipline)
• Intermediate level computer literacy - Microsoft Office suite
• Sound navigation knowledge of Uni-Works
• Sound navigation knowledge of Information Leader (iLeader)
• Internal and/or external auditing experience.
• Experience in the Meat Processing industries.
• Knowledge of the relevant Australian Standards, FSANZ Food Standards Code and various State regulations

• Competitive salary 
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Supportive and friendly teams
• On the job training and upskilling
• Access to meat allowance

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment within a growing business offering excellent career development and opportunities, we encourage you to APPLY today.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please phone Luisa Hamze on 61 7 3198 9196. 

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