Field Auditor Livestock (including Pigs & Poultry)

• Do you have livestock experience, preferably in the pig industry?
• Are you interested in auditing food safety and animal welfare programs?
• External audit role available in Perth (Western Australia) working remotely with the head office in Brisbane.
• Attractive salary, tool-of-trade vehicle, and many more benefits!

How you'll make a difference

Our business continues to be an industry leader in performing auditing services to the red meat industry and the broader agriculture industry including horticulture, poultry & eggs, food safety, organics, animal welfare and social & ethical compliance.  

As a Field Auditor - Livestock (including Pigs & Poultry), you will be at the forefront of AUS-MEAT’s vision of delivering effective, comprehensive, and quality-focussed audits on-farm to ensure our clients comply with the Australian Pork Industry Quality (APIQ) Assurance Program Standards.

We set up our Field Auditors up for success.  You will be supported by our highly experienced and respected team members, and we make sure you’re equipped with the resources and training to succeed.

What you'll be doing

This role is a WFH/mobile role where you can work from home and attend client sites across Perth & South of Perth (Western Australia) to provide audit services for the APIQ program. 

However, our ideal candidate will be open to career development with potential additional training to be provided for other audit programs such as egg, poultry, cattle and feedlots.

There is a lot of travel required including some interstate trips for training, conferences and rotation management.  Typically expect 4 out of 5 or 8 out of 10 days at audit sites.

Every day will bring new and exciting challenges on the job while you:

• Collaborate with head office technical and shared services areas and act as a representative of the business within the industry.
• Plan and maintain up to date audit schedules.
• Conduct audit processes in line with program standards and Quality Management expectations.
• Provide effective and timely transmission of complete and finalised audit reports.
• Engage with the industry and community as a role model and representative of AUS-MEAT.
• Escalate issues or queries that cannot be addressed directly to the relevant Program Manager.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, in line with the Employee Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures, particularly fatigue management.
  

A little about you

You are passionate about food safety, animal welfare and have strong knowledge and at least five (5) years of livestock experience, preferably in the pig industry.

Higher education courses in related fields such as Agriculture or Animal Husbandry will be highly regarded, but not essential.

As a Field Auditor, it is essential that you hold, or are prepared to gain the following certifications:

• Lead Auditor Food Safety
• External HACCP (principles & applications)
• Chemical User
• APIQ industry training courses
• Exemplar Global registration as a Food Safety Auditor

If you don’t have these, and you’re the right person for the role, we will help you get these certificates.

You need to be self-motivated, organized, and able to work autonomously with remote technical assistance.  Proficiency in digital platforms and portals is essential.  Clear, professional writing skills and comfort with typing reports or using electronic forms are required. 

Strong interpersonal communication skills are necessary to build professional relationships and provide developmental feedback.  A desire for continual learning and effective time management are also important.

About AUS-MEAT

AUS-MEAT and AUS-QUAL are Australia and New Zealand's leading providers of agribusiness auditing, certification and training services, supporting over 70 different programs.  We are a not-for-profit organisation and a market leader, serving every Australian state and territory and all of New Zealand.  Our Food Safety Auditors are all Exemplar Global registered, and our organisation operates under internationally recognised quality management systems.

Biosecurity, Vaccinations and Additional Information

At AUS-MEAT, we prioritize safety. 

• If you have pigs or poultry at home, you won’t be able to conduct these audits due to Biosecurity standards.
• You are required to be vaccinated against Japanese Encephalitis, Q fever and COVID-19. 
• A clear National Police Check is required.
• You need to hold a current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence.

What we can offer you

In return for your efforts, we offer a market-leading salary (commensurate with skills & qualifications) + 11.5% super, plus additional benefits, such as:

• Tool-of-Trade vehicle
• Company laptop, tablet and mobile phone
• Audit scheduling support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and optional Flu vaccination;
• Company Rewards and Recognition program where you have full access to discounts on services, retail products and more!
• Health and Wellbeing annual allowance
• Paid travel & accommodation
• 1 day paid company holiday between Christmas and New Year (AUS-MEAT Day)
• Training, conferences, regular calibration sessions, technical support and audit coaching
• Championing your professional development

This is a fantastic opportunity for career development and to be a part of a new generation of auditors within the auditing and certification industry.

How to apply

If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we'd love to hear from you. Click on 'apply now' and follow the prompts.

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 30^th September 2024, however, AUS-MEAT retains the right to contact, progress any suitable applicant and/or close applications prior to the closing date.