Food Safety & Compliance Officer

• F/T permanent opportunity
• Based in Docklands (newly furbished HQ)
• Hybrid working arrangements 

THE OPPORTUNITY….

We are seeking a Food Safety & Compliance Officer to support food safety, and ethical sourcing activities across our business. Reporting to the Food Safety & Compliance Manager, this role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards while supporting the effective operation of our Food Safety Management System and Ethical Sourcing Program.

This is a mid-level opportunity suited to someone with experience in food safety or compliance who is passionate about this space and looking to take ownership of key activities and contribute to continuous improvement across a national operation.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING….

• Support supplier compliance and ethical sourcing, including maintaining documentation and audit readiness
• Assist with food safety activities, including incident management, investigations, and customer queries
• Monitor and escalate food safety and ethical sourcing compliance risks
• Maintain and improve the Food Safety Management System, including documentation, audits, and training records
• Support the continous improvement of the Ethical Sourcing Program, including
• Support testing programs, packaging initiatives, and label compliance
• Contribute to reporting, data accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives
  

ABOUT YOU…

You are a detail-oriented and proactive professional with a strong foundation in food safety and compliance. You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quality Management, Food Science, Agriculture, or similar
• Experience in food safety, agriculture, or horticulture environments
• Knowledge of HACCP, Freshcare or related certifications
• Exposure to frameworks such as SEDEX, FairFarms, or similar (desirable)
• Strong communication skills with ability to manage documentation and reporting
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Sound problem-solving capability, including root cause analysis
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel interstate occasionally
  

WHY DRISCOLL'S?

Driscoll’s Australia is an exciting joint venture company owned by Costa Group - Australia’s leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce and Driscoll’s (USA) – the world’s market leader in berries.  Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll’s Australia supplies year round, branded berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by our joint venture partners breeding programs. Since our inception we have successfully achieved significant yearly growth and market share, enabling us to become the market leader in our category.

Want to join Driscoll’s? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:

• Workplace Flexibility: We believe in giving staff a better work life balance and offer hybrid work arrangements. 
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks’ pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
• Employee Perks: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
• Annual Health Program: Seasonal flu shots onsite 
• Study Leave: Support your educational pursuits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!
• Novated Car Lease: Enjoy the convenience and savings on a novated lease

Experience the Driscoll’s difference. Apply now to connect with our friendly team and learn more about the exceptional employee experience at Driscoll’s. 

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