Quality Assurance Officer

IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We're the experts behind the scenes, helping industries, businesses, and local communities thrive.

Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few).

About your role

It is an exciting time to join IXOM as we continue our journey of growth, innovation, and transformation. We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Officer to join our team at Kings Park.

Reporting to the Quality Services Manager, this autonomous role will see you working closely with our manufacturing operations at Kings Park. You will play a key role in driving quality assurance and regulatory compliance activities across the site, ensuring our products and processes meet the highest standards.

This opportunity is ideal for a quality professional looking to take the next step in their career, offering genuine ownership, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefits at IXOM

• Competitive salary aligned to market and experience
• Stable, full‑time role within a global organisation
• Structured onboarding and transition support
• Clear internal career pathways
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• An inclusive, collaborative and values‑driven culture

Key Responsibilities

• Contribution to the maintenance of a compliant quality assurance system and processes for the manufactured business area
• Ensuring successful external certifications are maintained as required by the business
• Work with the commercial and operational teams to ensure all quality requirements are met for products supplied in the business area
• Liaison with regulators and other key influences relevant to the manufactured business where required
• Monitoring literature, legislation, standards and other relevant information and communication of relevant changes and other information to the business
• Perform audits and inspections as required by the quality system
• Lead the resolution of quality incidents and quality customer complaints within the manufactured business area
• Support and build a food safety culture
• Maintain compliance to QMS, HACCP and food safety documentation
• Monthly reporting
• Perform back up Quality Chemist responsibilities

Who are we looking for?

• Tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred
• 3 plus years in the food industry in a quality assurance role
• Proven ability to juggle competitive timelines and priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders and work as part of a team while also working autonomously
• Internal and external audit experience
• Quality Chemist experience and experience as HACCP Team Leader are preferred
• Safety experience is desirable but not essential
• Ability to work across a matrix organisation
• Understanding of Australian and international legislation and standards

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.