If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

Quality Specialist - Systems

12-month fixed term contract

The Role

Bega Group is seeking a proactive Quality Specialist to join our team at the Chelsea Heights site in Melbourne’s south-east. This site produces over 100 million litres annually across more than 44 milk and milk-based beverages, and cream products—operating 24/6 to deliver high-quality products to our customers.

In this role, you’ll be central to achieving our sites targets by supporting all site teams in maintaining and improving Quality, Food Safety, and Environmental systems. You’ll lead the development and implementation of HACCP plans, coordinate GMP and internal audits, and ensure compliance with Bega Group standards and regulatory requirements.

As the site’s escalation point for food safety and quality incidents, you’ll manage investigations and drive continuous improvement through Bega Group projects. You’ll also champion consumer complaint management, oversee mock recall programs, and report key Quality & Environmental indicators in site tier meetings.

Additionally, you’ll support training delivery across teams and help build technical capability by identifying learning opportunities and assisting with development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage development, implementation, and compliance of HACCP plans and site Quality, Food Safety, and Environmental systems.
Coordinate GMP/internal audits, maintain document control via Intelex, and ensure policies meet Bega Group standards
Sponsor and lead site improvement projects in Quality, Cost, and Efficiency using BEX principles
Support and deliver Food Safety, Quality, and Environmental training; assist in developing technical team capabilities
Champion consumer complaints, manage mock recalls, and report Quality & Environmental indicators in site tier meeting

About you

Tertiary qualification in Food Science or related field
Experience in similar role within a food manufacturing environment
Sound knowledge in Food Safety and Quality requirements
Ideally experience with GFSI standards, including FSSC 22000, BRC, etc
Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M, on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.