Quality Assurance Specialist
1 day ago
Company Description
For more than 65 years, Everest Ice Cream has been creating moments of joy for Australians with our premium ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt. From our iconic dixie cups to family-favourite retail packs and the big tubs served across the foodservice industry, every product is crafted with passion, care, and a commitment to quality. Alongside our own much-loved brands, we proudly manufacture frozen desserts for some of Australia's biggest and most trusted household names.
Today, Everest is at a pivotal point in its story. With fresh leadership and ambitious plans for growth, we are building on strong foundations to take our ice cream to more people, through new products, new channels, and new possibilities. Innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence are at the heart of our journey – and we're just getting started.
If you're looking to make an impact with an iconic Australian brand that's entering an exciting new era, Everest Ice Cream is the place to be.
Role Description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Specialist to join our Quality team, reporting directly to the QA Manager. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about food quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, and who wants to build their expertise in a growing business.
As Quality Control Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring Everest products meet the highest standards of safety, consistency, and customer satisfaction. You'll carry out routine testing, support both internal and external audits, and work closely with production teams to embed quality practices into every stage of the process.
This is a hands-on, factory-floor role with plenty of opportunity to contribute to broader quality and improvement projects as Everest continues its exciting growth journey.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related discipline.
- At least 3–5 years' experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment including Lab equipment experience.
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards; SQF and export experience advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent record-keeping and reporting skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with operations teams.
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to take initiative and contribute to process improvements.
- Ability to work on-site in Melbourne, VIC.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Why Join Us?
At Everest, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about quality, innovation, and growth. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and the drive to make a real impact. In return, we offer a supportive environment where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the future of an iconic Australian brand.
If you're excited by the idea of combining hands-on responsibility with strategic influence, and you're ready to help Everest reach its next chapter of success, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Everest Ice Cream.
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