Quality Specialist

• Drive food safety, quality & compliance outcomes
• Join a trusted and iconic Australian FMCG brand
• 12 months - fixed term (Maternity leave cover)

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Quality Specialist to join our Port Melbourne site on a 12-month maternity leave contract. Reporting to the Quality & Environment Manager, you will play a key role in driving food safety, quality, compliance, and environmental performance across manufacturing operations. Working closely with Production, Operations and cross-functional teams, you will lead quality investigations, support audit readiness, manage HACCP and environmental monitoring programs, and help foster a strong quality culture across the site.

Our Port Melbourne site is not only the home of Vegemite; it is also the home of other Australian iconic products, such as Bega Peanut Butter, Bega Simply Nuts, Zoosh. VEGEMITE has been proudly made in Port Melbourne, Australia since 1923.

Responsibilities

• Act as the quality lead for manufacturing operations, managing quality incidents, investigations, CAPAs and compliance activities
• Maintain HACCP, environmental monitoring, pathogen management and product testing programs
• Conduct quality inspections, CCP/QCP verification, hygiene assessments and process audits
• Support internal, customer and third-party audits while maintaining QMS compliance and audit readiness
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical guidance to strengthen food safety and quality culture

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in Quality Assurance within a food manufacturing, FMCG, or related manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, food safety systems, quality management standards, and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience supporting audits and maintaining compliance in a hands-on, proactive environment

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare 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 medical.

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.