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Quality Systems Officer (QSO) part-time with a thriving and diverse key WA horticultural company.
Who we are:
Newton Orchards is a unique family-owned and operated company in Manjimup, in Western Australia’s Southern Forest region. During a rich 97-year history, Newtons have become market leaders in premium quality growing, packing, and marketing of apples, cherries, and avocados.
We’re a local family-owned company run by a passionate exec staff, proud of our community focus and are flexible, family-orientated and committed ethical employers.
The position:
Are you passionate about food safety, quality systems and continuous workplace improvement?
We seek a motivated and detail-oriented QSO to join our Packhouse team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build or expand a career in food safety, quality assurance and compliance in a business with ongoing pathway and growth opportunities.
Working alongside our Quality Control Team and reporting to our Packhouse Managers, you will play a key role in learning and supporting food safety, quality and compliance programmes while helping drive a positive food safety culture across the Packhouse.
About the Role:
Highly flexible, this position is ideal for someone with good people skills, enjoys problem solving and improving systems. We will develop you gradually and steadily to be involved in a range of quality and compliance activities. Newtons is a large and very diverse company by WA industry standards and therefore has multiple role opportunities to continue to grow the careers of our committed team members.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting food safety and quality management systems.
Maintaining compliance records and documentation.
Assisting daily hygiene, food safety, GMP and compliance activities.
Supporting audit preparation and customer compliance documentation requirements.
Assisting investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Supporting food safety training and awareness programs.
Working with operational teams to promote best practice quality standards.
Supporting the use and development of existing digital compliance systems.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Organised with excellent attention to detail.
A strong “people’s person” communicator who can build positive working relationships.
Curious, proactive and willing to learn.
Practical, solutions-focused and process driven.
Both autonomous and a team player.
Skills & Experience
Preferred but not essential:
Experience in food safety, quality assurance or compliance environments.
Understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety or quality systems.
Experience maintaining records and documentation.
Strong administration and computer skills.
Experience with audits, compliance systems or quality programs.
Candidates with the right attitude and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement listed.
To apply:
Applications, including a cover letter, CV, copies of any qualifications, and referees, should be submitted via email to avocados@newtonorchards.com.au
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years’ experience do you have as a Food Safety Officer?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you hold a current Food Safety certificate?
Do you have data entry experience?
Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?
Do you have experience in administration?
How would you rate your English language skills?
Do you have experience working to quality assurance standard
