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!
Permanent, part-time position with excellent long-term career growth and skill development opportunities
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The role
Our Salisbury site in Adelaide’s northern suburbs manufactures a range of more than 78 milk and milk-based products. This site is a combined production and distribution facility producing well-known brands such as Pura, Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union, and Feel Good; and distributes across predominantly SA and NT, but also NSW and VIC.
Based at our Salisbury site, we are looking for a Technical Officer with a problem‑solving mindset who is looking to join a close-knit culture and make a meaningful impact on the site’s quality and safety standards and has a passion for continuous improvement processes and methods.
Please note that the Technical Officer position works on evening shifts between 5:30 PM and 12 AM (Midnight), with rostered 2 Sundays per month and 30 hours per week.
Responsibilities
* Co‑ordinating the day-to-day physical / chemical / microbial testing, recording & reporting of raw materials and operations in the laboratory
* Conducting product release in SAP-QM and ensuring reporting on Quality Lead Indicators
* Identifying and reporting trend data for non‑conformance investigations and initiating process improvement policies to support improvements in Good Laboratory Practices
* Maintaining pre-requisite activities as required by HACCP, BRCGS and other customer standards
* Providing technical support to external departments and business partners
About you
* Minimum of a tertiary qualification in food science or a similar discipline
* Experience in a similar role, overseeing food safety, quality, preferably in a large-scale organisation
* Strong ability to make informed and timely decisions with strong communication skills
* Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to influence and make critical decisions
* Working knowledge of HACCP & GMP will be highly regarded
The Bega Group Story
The 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
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 continuous 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.
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