Q&FS Quality Assurance Specialist

3 days ago

AUSVictoriaBallarat, Australia Mars Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Description:

  • 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.

Internal applicants: Please note that this role has been graded as a T1 opportunity. Please ensure that you have discussed your application with your Line Manager prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Applications close:  Sunday 23rd of November, 2025

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