Field Auditor - Horticulture FNQ

• Do you have on-farm and production systems/food processing horticulture experience?
• Do you hold a Lead Food Safety Auditor qualification?
• External audit role available in Far North Queensland 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 remains a leading force in auditing services for the red meat industry and the broader agricultural sector, including horticulture, poultry & eggs, food safety, animal welfare and social, ethical and governance compliance.

As a Field Auditor (Horticulture Food Safety), you will play a crucial role in AUS-MEAT’s mission to deliver effective, comprehensive, and quality-focused audits.  These audits take place on-farm or at fresh produce packing/pre-processing plants, ensuring our clients meet their specific food safety quality standards.

We are committed to setting our Field Auditors up for success.  You will receive support from our highly experienced and industry-respected team members, along with necessary resources and training to excel in your role.

Your opportunity

This role is a WFH/mobile role where you can work from home and attend client sites (servicing Far North Queensland) to provide audit services for the following standards:

• Freshcare (Food Safety & Quality, Supply Chain, Environmental)
• HARPS 

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, shared services and scheduling teams as a key contributor and representative of the business within the industry.
• 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 or Technical Advisor.
• Liaise with the Scheduling Team to ensure optimal efficiency of scheduling and travel plans.
• 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 will be passionate about food safety and have strong knowledge and experience within the horticulture industry and food safety compliance practices.

It is essential you have minimum two years’ experience on-farm (such as chemical use, water use, planting and harvesting) and with horticulture production systems or food processing (plants or packing/pre-processing of plant products).  You need to be able to understand the food safety processes from picking to packing. 

Our ideal candidate will also have experience in quality assurance of food safety functions (QA and/or environmental/sustainability management systems for environmental auditing).

It is also necessary for you to have a post-secondary qualification (bachelor’s degree is highly regarded) relevant to the horticulture industry, such as Food Science or another related field. 

You are required to hold, or are prepared to gain the following certifications:

• Lead Food Safety Auditor
• External HACCP (principles & applications)
• Chemical User
• Exemplar Global registered

Additionally, having a Lead Auditor qualification in Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001) and/or Freshcare training in Environmental (+Reef) is highly desirable. 

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.

Additional Information

At AUS-MEAT, we prioritize safety.  Therefore, all employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide evidence for compliance.  Additionally, a clear National Police Check and a current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence are required for employment.

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, 28th October 2024, however, AUS-MEAT retains the right to contact, progress any suitable applicant and/or close applications prior to the closing date.