Senior Quality Assurance Technician - West Footscray

Role: Senior Quality Assurance Technician
Location: West Footscray

What did you have for breakfast today? Whether it’s the flour in your toast or the grain in your cereal, it’s highly likely that GrainCorp helped get it onto your plate! As we find new ways to connect rural communities with food, animal feed, and industrial customers around the world, we’re proud to be leading the way in sustainable agriculture.

This is an opportunity to play a part in that story by:

• Oversee the operation of analytical laboratory tests, manage all internal and external test results, and ensure that all laboratory functions are executed accurately and in a timely manner
• Provide support to the QA Technicians with testing and cover the lab tasks in their absence
• Training / re-train other people as required on analytical methods
• Provide support to all external teams (Operations, Engineering, Maintenance logistics, Customer Service etc) on all matters relating to food safety, quality, and legality
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory, customer and company requirements (participate in audit preperations)
• Coordinate regulatory and in house sampling programs – imported oils testing, AOF test check, Proficiency Test, Trade waste, and stormwater samples
• Ensure all fats and oils are tested and results are provided in a timely manner and within specification
• Follow, review, and update Lab documentation – test methods, SOPs, and specifications
• Participate in HACCP team reviews, GMP implementation activities, and risk assessment
• Actively support the Shipping/Trading Team by managing export oil COAs and extra samples required
• Provide assistance to ensure DIFOT and NRFT targets are achieved
• Ensure Lab equipment is calibrated as required
• Troubleshooting as required to address laboratory or equipment issues

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Proactive and highly organised, with the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced, changeable environment

• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a flexible and adaptable approach

• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with a wide range of internal stakeholders and some external contacts

• Essential background in Quality (QC), with experience overseeing quality-related activities (preferred)

• Proven ability to work autonomously while also responding well to direction and guidance

• Strong experience supporting production or operational environments

What we offer:

• Professional development & leadership programs
• Flexible leave options including birthday leave
• Health & wellbeing support
• Inclusive, values-driven culture
• We’re proud to be a Family Inclusive Workplace accredited employer, supporting balance, care and flexibility in every career

Ready to apply? It’s simple - submit your application. If your background aligns, our team will be in touch for a quick chat about your experience. We’re looking forward to getting to know you!