Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer

About us

Central Agri Group (CAG) is one of Australia’s leading fully integrated beef farming, backgrounding, feed-lotting and meat processing companies. The business was established in 1991 and has developed a loyal and strong global and domestic network of customers and partners, delivering high-quality beef products to over 50 export markets.

Benefits of working with Central Agri Group

Industry training and ongoing professional development.

Be part of a vertically integrated family-owned business.

Discounted meat sales.

Stable, long-term employment within a growing organisation.

What we are looking for

Central Agri Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer to join our meat processing operation in Campbellfield, Victoria

This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining quality assurance systems to ensure compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, food safety standards, export requirements, and company quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain quality assurance, food safety, and compliance programs.

Conduct quality inspections and audits throughout processing operations.

Verify compliance with HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and other quality systems.

Investigate quality issues and assist with corrective and preventative actions.

Maintain accurate quality assurance records, reports, and documentation.

Monitor product specifications and standards to meet domestic and export customer requirements.

Assist with preparation for internal, regulatory, customer, and third-party audits.

Liaise with production personnel to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.

Support training initiatives relating to food safety, hygiene, and quality systems.

Assist in maintaining compliance with AUS-MEAT, export, and regulatory requirements.

About you

You are highly organised, analytical, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality and food safety. You possess strong communication skills and can work effectively with operational teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Role requirements

Relevant qualification in Quality Assurance, Food Science, Agriculture, Animal Science, Meat Processing, or a related field (Or at least 2 years' work experience)

Demonstrated experience in quality assurance, food safety, compliance, or a similar role within the primary production, food manufacturing, or meat processing industry.

Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety systems, and quality management principles.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Understanding of meat industry quality standards and export requirements will be highly regarded.

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted