Q&FS Quality Assurance Specialist

4 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Mars Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Lead food safety and quality programs for the value stream
  • Mars Wrigley home to much loved brands such as Snickers, Maltesers & M&M's
  • Permanent Full-time role based onsite Ballarat

At Mars Wrigley, home to legendary treats like Snickers, Maltesers, and M&M's, we're on the hunt for a passionate Q&FS Quality Assurance Specialist to join our R&D team.

This is your opportunity to shape how we protect and elevate the quality of our much-loved products — and make sure every bite is as safe and delicious as the last.

What you'll do

  • Accountable for the food safety and quality programs across your value stream — from HACCP and GMP to global Quality Management System compliance.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement and raise our quality standards.
  • Be the go-to expert for technical risk assessments, incident investigations, and change management.
  • Support and influence key forums: audits, operational meetings, quality reviews, and site management reviews.
  • Take charge of incident and near-miss management, CAPAs, and consumer complaint resolutions.
  • Management of hold and release process

About you

  • A degree in Food Science/Technology or a related field.
  • Experience in R&D, Quality, or Food Safety, ideally with exposure to audits or Quality Management Systems.
  • Strong collaboration skills — you know how to engage, influence, and motivate teams at all levels.
  • A continuous improvement mindset with the curiosity to explore new ways to make things even better.

Why Mars Wrigley?

You'll be joining a global business where you can grow, learn, and make an impact every day — all while working with the brands that bring joy to millions. We offer best-in-class learning, a supportive culture, and the chance to be part of something deliciously exciting.

Applications close:  10th October 2025

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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