Job Details

An excellent opportunity for a recent Food Science or Science junior/grad to kickstart their career in Quality Assurance within the food industry. This role supports the QA Manager in key quality processes, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain, and will in turn receive close guidance and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the QA & CoA mailbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Maintain a supplier COA database for easy access by internal teams.
• Log and track customer complaints (NCRs) and support investigations.
• Assist in HACCP reviews, compliance checks, and document control.
• Support the sampling program, ensuring timely approvals and reporting.
• Coordinate responses to customer questionnaires and product documentation.
• Monitor and update supplier accreditations and renewals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in quality processes.
• Work closely with Sales, Planning, and Warehousing teams to support quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives.

About You:

• Degree or Associate Diploma in Food Science, Science, or a related field (Certificate IV in Food Processing is an advantage).
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
•  Exposure to laboratory applications or food manufacturing is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to process improvements.
• Experience with M3 ERP systems is preferred but not essential.

If you feel you could be the right fit for this role, please apply via the link or send us and email at apply@pacevic.com.au for more information. If you’re looking for a different role within our specialties and wish to engage our services, we’d love to hear from you.

If you wish to discuss this role confidentially or other roles that we are currently recruiting for, please contact Max at max@pacevic.com.au or visit www.paceappointments.com.au. Note all applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Pace (VIC) Pty Ltd are the experts when it comes to our four specialties: Manufacturing & Technical Operations, Procurement, Sales & Customer Service and Supply Chain & Logistics. Founded in 1990, we have over 30 years of proven success in placing candidates in exciting and relevant roles. Our team is dedicated to working with forward-thinking and inclusive workplaces to find them top talent.