Quality Specialist - Systems and Metrology

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

• Permanent Full-Time, site-based role, Monday to Friday

• Work for an iconic brand, home of many Australian products

• Central location, free onsite parking, onsite café & subsidised merchandise

The Role

Our Port Melbourne site is not only the home of Vegemite it is also the home of other Australian iconic products, such as Bega Peanut Butter, Bega Simply Nuts, Zoosh and Cream Cheese. VEGEMITE has been proudly made in Port Melbourne, Australia since 1923.

In this position, you will manage the daily operations of the laboratory registration team while supporting the rapid calibration of instruments across the wider group. You will play a key role in maintaining our laboratory management systems and ensuring compliance with NATA accreditation requirements.

The Quality Specialist works on site Monday to Friday during normal site operating hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the laboratory operations team to deliver daily sample registration activities.

• Coordinate rapid instrument calibration services across the wider group.

• Maintain laboratory quality, safety, environmental, maintenance and calibration systems.

• Manage audits, risk assessments, documentation and compliance requirements.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

About you

• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.

• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated problem-solving capability and effective escalation management.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and provide recommendations.

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 3,000 employees is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
 

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression

• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant must hold a current Australian driver’s license and will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.