Quality Assurance Officer

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 of 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.

Our Values: Humility, Integrity, Loyalty, Resilience, Trust & Cooperation

About the Role

Teys Naracoorte is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to be part of our Production team. This role is responsible to ensure all aspects of the primary meat products and process meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities typically include:

• Develop and conduct regular inspections o meat products at various stages of production to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Monitoring and documenting production processes to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Performing quality tests and checks on meat products, including temperature monitoring, pH testing, and visual inspections.
• Implementing and maintaining quality control procedures and documentation.
• Investigating customer complaints and non-conformities to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Training production staff on quality standards and procedures.
• Collaborating with production and management teams to continuously improve quality processes and outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and standards, including HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
• Participating in internal and external audits.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

This role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a thorough understanding of food safety and quality standards in the meat industry.

About You:

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

• Have full working rights in Australia 
• Complete a pre-employment medical check, including a drug and alcohol test
• Q-Fever vaccinated (or willing to get)
• Be able to provide two professional references

Desirable:

• AFQ Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Quality Assurance or correlated areas

What’s in it for You:

• Salary range between $77,000 to $85,000
• Secure, permanent employment that rarely has down days 
• Supportive and caring environment
• On-the-job training
• Paid Inductions
• Opportunity to upskill and increase pay level
• Access to discounts on meat and other products.