2 Food Safety jobs in Australia
Scientist, Food Safety & Sanitation
Melbourne, Victoria
Mondelez International
Posted 8 days ago
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**Job Description**
**Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?**
**Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.**
Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as _Oreo, Cadbury, Philadelphia, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Belvita, Ritz and Toblerone with global revenues exceeding $31 billion USD._
The Food Safety Sanitation Scientist I is a key role in our JANZ and Global Food Safety & Sanitation /Hygienic design team. As a member of a cross-functional team (R&D, Corporate Quality, plant Quality Department, External Manufacturers, Suppliers, Trademark Licensing, etc), you ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of the Mondelēz International Quality Compliance and Growth Agenda. The candidate must be versatile, able to work in cross-functional teams, and be capable of working proactively across multiple projects.
**How you will contribute**
You will:
+ Support BU's operation to Global Quality Policies and capture operational feedback to help keep them up to date
+ Ensure Risk Assessment is employed as the key decision-making approach for Product, Process and Package Design Safety
+ Risk-based Food Safety and Sanitation verification for Suppliers, internal/external plants and warehouses.
+ Support effective management of operational Food Safety and Sanitation challenges at factories including disposition decision making based on risk assessment and advice on risk management interactions with authorities.
+ Deploy Food Safety Sanitation programs in area of responsibility (BU/Corporate)
+ Provide Food Safety Sanitation inputs into the IIM Projects across the region (IIM- Innovation & Initiative Management).
+ Elevate the continuous improvement and productivity in manufacturing processes, guaranteeing the efficiency and effectiveness of Food Safety and Sanitation
+ Actively manage regional Food Safety Sanitation programs in the MEU Business Units being the voice of the food safety, hygienic design , sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices and Pest Management programs in compliance with the required company and legislative quality standards to ensure safe products for the consumers
+ Execute regional Food Safety/Hygienic Design/Utilities/ Sanitation capability building
+ Support the implementation a Food Safety Sanitation culture across the organization
+ Channel communication from Mondelez Supply Chain - MSC to maintain up to date and relevant the Food Safety Sanitation standards
**What you will bring**
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
+ Experience of Engineering /or Sanitation & Food Safety within a manufacturing environment with a minimum of 2+ years.
+ Strong problem solving skills.
+ An accountable, honest, hardworking work ethic
+ Flexibility and adaptability to meet business requirements
+ Good written and verbal communication skills
+ Self-motivation, enthusiastic and quick to learn
+ Working well individually or as a member of a team
+ Organisation skills that allow for working on multiple activities concurrently
+ Computer literacy in standard MS office applications
**More about this role**
**What extra ingredients you will bring:**
+ Minimum of 2+ years' experience in the **food industry,** to include but not limited to plant food safety/sanitation, food safety auditing and compliance, microbiological sampling and management.
+ Strong technical knowledge and experience on Food Safety programs, including HACCP, and pre-requisite programs (GMP, pest control, pathogen environmental monitoring, etc.)
+ Previous experience in cross functional teams leading, supporting resolution of technical issues, issue management and necessary improvements in compliance to company's policies and procedures.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all functions and levels within the organization.
+ Digitally savvy & data driven mindset.
**Education / Certifications:**
+ Bachelor Degree in Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science, Process Engineering or other related field.
**Travel requirements:**
- 20-30% travel
Mondelēz has six manufacturing plants in Australia, adhoc travel to Sites required, including Claremont (TAS) home to Cadbury and Mount Gambier (SA) home to Philadelphia cream cheese.
**Work schedule:**
**Looking for January 2026 start, hybrid working and based in South Melbourne (Head Office) and/or Ringwood Manufacturing Site.**
No Relocation support available
**Business Unit Summary**
At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.
We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.
In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Job Type**
Regular
Food safety
Product Quality, Safety and Compliance
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
**Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?**
**Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.**
Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as _Oreo, Cadbury, Philadelphia, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Belvita, Ritz and Toblerone with global revenues exceeding $31 billion USD._
The Food Safety Sanitation Scientist I is a key role in our JANZ and Global Food Safety & Sanitation /Hygienic design team. As a member of a cross-functional team (R&D, Corporate Quality, plant Quality Department, External Manufacturers, Suppliers, Trademark Licensing, etc), you ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of the Mondelēz International Quality Compliance and Growth Agenda. The candidate must be versatile, able to work in cross-functional teams, and be capable of working proactively across multiple projects.
**How you will contribute**
You will:
+ Support BU's operation to Global Quality Policies and capture operational feedback to help keep them up to date
+ Ensure Risk Assessment is employed as the key decision-making approach for Product, Process and Package Design Safety
+ Risk-based Food Safety and Sanitation verification for Suppliers, internal/external plants and warehouses.
+ Support effective management of operational Food Safety and Sanitation challenges at factories including disposition decision making based on risk assessment and advice on risk management interactions with authorities.
+ Deploy Food Safety Sanitation programs in area of responsibility (BU/Corporate)
+ Provide Food Safety Sanitation inputs into the IIM Projects across the region (IIM- Innovation & Initiative Management).
+ Elevate the continuous improvement and productivity in manufacturing processes, guaranteeing the efficiency and effectiveness of Food Safety and Sanitation
+ Actively manage regional Food Safety Sanitation programs in the MEU Business Units being the voice of the food safety, hygienic design , sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices and Pest Management programs in compliance with the required company and legislative quality standards to ensure safe products for the consumers
+ Execute regional Food Safety/Hygienic Design/Utilities/ Sanitation capability building
+ Support the implementation a Food Safety Sanitation culture across the organization
+ Channel communication from Mondelez Supply Chain - MSC to maintain up to date and relevant the Food Safety Sanitation standards
**What you will bring**
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
+ Experience of Engineering /or Sanitation & Food Safety within a manufacturing environment with a minimum of 2+ years.
+ Strong problem solving skills.
+ An accountable, honest, hardworking work ethic
+ Flexibility and adaptability to meet business requirements
+ Good written and verbal communication skills
+ Self-motivation, enthusiastic and quick to learn
+ Working well individually or as a member of a team
+ Organisation skills that allow for working on multiple activities concurrently
+ Computer literacy in standard MS office applications
**More about this role**
**What extra ingredients you will bring:**
+ Minimum of 2+ years' experience in the **food industry,** to include but not limited to plant food safety/sanitation, food safety auditing and compliance, microbiological sampling and management.
+ Strong technical knowledge and experience on Food Safety programs, including HACCP, and pre-requisite programs (GMP, pest control, pathogen environmental monitoring, etc.)
+ Previous experience in cross functional teams leading, supporting resolution of technical issues, issue management and necessary improvements in compliance to company's policies and procedures.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all functions and levels within the organization.
+ Digitally savvy & data driven mindset.
**Education / Certifications:**
+ Bachelor Degree in Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science, Process Engineering or other related field.
**Travel requirements:**
- 20-30% travel
Mondelēz has six manufacturing plants in Australia, adhoc travel to Sites required, including Claremont (TAS) home to Cadbury and Mount Gambier (SA) home to Philadelphia cream cheese.
**Work schedule:**
**Looking for January 2026 start, hybrid working and based in South Melbourne (Head Office) and/or Ringwood Manufacturing Site.**
No Relocation support available
**Business Unit Summary**
At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.
We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.
In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Job Type**
Regular
Food safety
Product Quality, Safety and Compliance
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
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Quality Control Officer
Brisbane, Queensland
L3Harris
Posted 16 days ago
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Quality Control Officer
L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems Australia
Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane
**12-month Fixed Term contract**
About the role
The Quality Control Officer is responsible for performing detailed inspections of electronic and mechanical products to ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and MIL-STD-883 requirements. This role supports the organisation's commitment to delivering high-quality products by conducting inspections at all stages of production - from incoming materials through to final assembly - in accordance with established quality standards, customer requirements, and engineering drawings.
This role is primarily workshop/factory floor-based, involving frequent use of microscopes, measurement tools, and handling of small components. The position may require occasional overtime or shift flexibility to meet production deadlines.
What the role will involve
Some responsibilities of your role will include the following:
Inspection Activities
+ Perform visual and dimensional inspections and verify product conformance against engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
+ Conduct inspections to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and MIL-STD-883 standards.
+ Inspect soldering quality, component placement, wiring, and mechanical fit and finish.
Documentation & Reporting
+ Accurately record inspection results in quality records and databases.
+ Document and report non-conformances, initiating corrective action requests when required.
+ Maintain inspection checklists, logs, and traceability records in compliance with quality system requirements.
Continuous Improvement
+ Identify recurring quality issues and provide feedback to manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
+ Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action initiatives.
+ Support continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing product quality and process efficiency.
Compliance & Safety
+ Adhere to all company quality procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols.
+ Ensure compliance with AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements.
+ Maintain a clean and organised work area in accordance with 5S principles.
What you'll bring
The role requires the following experience and skills:
+ Proven experience as a Quality Control Inspector in an AS9100D and/or ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing environment.
+ Certification to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and MIL-STD-883 inspection standards.
+ Hands-on experience inspecting Printed Circuit Board Assemblies and mechanical/electronic sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
+ Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, bill of materials, assembly drawings, mechanical drawings, work instructions, technical specifications and acceptance criteria.
+ Knowledge of all types of surface mount and through hole process/assemblies.
+ Proficiency in using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, microscopes and precision measuring instruments.
+ Competence in documenting inspection results with high attention to detail.
+ Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access.
+ Requires ability to sustain lengthy periods of visual concentration and good hand/eye coordination.
+ An ability to handle extremely small and delicate parts.
+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
+ Ability to make clear and precise observations.
+ Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.
About L3Harris Australia
L3Harris Australia excels as a prime defence contractor, providing integrated tech solutions for over four decades. Specialising in technology that connects and shapes operations spanning multiple domains: space, air, land, sea, cyber and first responders. Today, we employ over 500 professionals in all major cities who understand the region's unique requirements.
L3Harris in Eight Mile Plains is The Centre of Excellence for Electronic Warfare and is home to world-leading design, manufacture and integration expertise and the sustainment of high-reliability electronic warfare components. Our highly skilled workforce design and develop Australia's sovereign defence capabilities such as the next-generation space, airborne and cyber capabilities for the Australian warfighter.
A few of our employee benefits are:
+ An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.
+ Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years)
+ Flexible working hours and patterns depending on location
+ Discounted private health insurance
+ Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover
+ Novated Car Leasing
+ Company supported professional development programs
+ Retail Reward programs
+ Half day finish on Fridays
Important to know
Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility.
Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;
respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.
As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Quality Control Officer
L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems Australia
Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane
**12-month Fixed Term contract**
About the role
The Quality Control Officer is responsible for performing detailed inspections of electronic and mechanical products to ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and MIL-STD-883 requirements. This role supports the organisation's commitment to delivering high-quality products by conducting inspections at all stages of production - from incoming materials through to final assembly - in accordance with established quality standards, customer requirements, and engineering drawings.
This role is primarily workshop/factory floor-based, involving frequent use of microscopes, measurement tools, and handling of small components. The position may require occasional overtime or shift flexibility to meet production deadlines.
What the role will involve
Some responsibilities of your role will include the following:
Inspection Activities
+ Perform visual and dimensional inspections and verify product conformance against engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
+ Conduct inspections to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and MIL-STD-883 standards.
+ Inspect soldering quality, component placement, wiring, and mechanical fit and finish.
Documentation & Reporting
+ Accurately record inspection results in quality records and databases.
+ Document and report non-conformances, initiating corrective action requests when required.
+ Maintain inspection checklists, logs, and traceability records in compliance with quality system requirements.
Continuous Improvement
+ Identify recurring quality issues and provide feedback to manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
+ Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action initiatives.
+ Support continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing product quality and process efficiency.
Compliance & Safety
+ Adhere to all company quality procedures, work instructions, and safety protocols.
+ Ensure compliance with AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements.
+ Maintain a clean and organised work area in accordance with 5S principles.
What you'll bring
The role requires the following experience and skills:
+ Proven experience as a Quality Control Inspector in an AS9100D and/or ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing environment.
+ Certification to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and MIL-STD-883 inspection standards.
+ Hands-on experience inspecting Printed Circuit Board Assemblies and mechanical/electronic sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
+ Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, bill of materials, assembly drawings, mechanical drawings, work instructions, technical specifications and acceptance criteria.
+ Knowledge of all types of surface mount and through hole process/assemblies.
+ Proficiency in using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, microscopes and precision measuring instruments.
+ Competence in documenting inspection results with high attention to detail.
+ Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access.
+ Requires ability to sustain lengthy periods of visual concentration and good hand/eye coordination.
+ An ability to handle extremely small and delicate parts.
+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
+ Ability to make clear and precise observations.
+ Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.
About L3Harris Australia
L3Harris Australia excels as a prime defence contractor, providing integrated tech solutions for over four decades. Specialising in technology that connects and shapes operations spanning multiple domains: space, air, land, sea, cyber and first responders. Today, we employ over 500 professionals in all major cities who understand the region's unique requirements.
L3Harris in Eight Mile Plains is The Centre of Excellence for Electronic Warfare and is home to world-leading design, manufacture and integration expertise and the sustainment of high-reliability electronic warfare components. Our highly skilled workforce design and develop Australia's sovereign defence capabilities such as the next-generation space, airborne and cyber capabilities for the Australian warfighter.
A few of our employee benefits are:
+ An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.
+ Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years)
+ Flexible working hours and patterns depending on location
+ Discounted private health insurance
+ Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover
+ Novated Car Leasing
+ Company supported professional development programs
+ Retail Reward programs
+ Half day finish on Fridays
Important to know
Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility.
Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;
respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.
As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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