Quality Assurance Manager

6 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia 03c7587e-b624-4e7a-bdcf-f925d2fb508c Full time $135,000 - $150,000 per year

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Regional NSW (near Newcastle)
  • Salary: $135–150k + Super + Relocation
  • Sponsorship Available

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join a long-established, family-owned food manufacturing business with more than 70 years of history in Australia.

The company operates a high-throughput beef processing facility that supplies both domestic and export markets, maintaining a strong reputation for consistency, food safety, and quality.

This site-based role, located in regional NSW, offers the chance to join a stable and continuously growing organisation that invests heavily in quality systems and operational excellence.

A very competitive salary is on offer, along with relocation support and visa sponsorship for the right candidate.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Manager – Quality Assurance, you will lead the site's quality and food safety function across two shifts (day and night). You will also have:

  • Two Direct Reports (QA Supervisors)
  • A broader team of QA staff operating across day and night shift
  • Responsibility for maintaining and improving all site quality systems, auditing, compliance, and customer requirements
  • Oversight of a beef-only processing operation
  • A full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday overtime when production requires

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in Quality Assurance within food manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of BRC, HACCP, regulatory standards, and export compliance
  • Leadership experience managing QA teams or supervisors
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Meat industry or primary processing experience (highly regarded)

What's on Offer

  • $135,000 – $150,000 + Super
  • Relocation assistance for candidates moving to the region
  • Sponsorship available for suitably qualified overseas professionals
  • Work with an established, reputable business with 70+ years of history
  • Regional lifestyle within easy reach of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley

Please apply today or email your cover letter and current resume to Natasha Donaghy -

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