Program Technical Coordinator (Food)

Are you an experienced Food Quality or Food Safety professional looking to move beyond the manufacturing environment

SGS is seeking a Program Technical Coordinator to support the delivery of our internationally recognised food certification programs with a primary focus on FSSC 22000 and BRCGS Food Safety. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong food manufacturing or quality assurance background who is passionate about food safety compliance and technical excellence.

Based in Melbourne or Sydney youll work closely with auditors clients and technical specialists to coordinate certification activities review technical documentation and support the delivery of accredited food certification services.

What youll be doing

• Coordinate the delivery of FSSC 22000 BRCGS and other food certification programs.
• Review client documentation and audit files to ensure they meet certification and SGS requirements.
• Support technical reviews of audit reports corrective actions and certification documentation.
• Liaise with auditors clients and internal teams to ensure audits and certification activities are completed on time.
• Maintain accurate certification records and audit documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers regarding certification requirements and food safety standards

Qualifications :

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Food Science Food Technology Microbiology or a related scientific discipline.
• 5 years experience in food manufacturing within Quality Assurance Food Safety Technical Compliance or Food Technology roles.
• Experience working within a GFSI-certified environment with knowledge of standards such as FSSC 22000 BRCGS SQF or similar.
• Strong understanding of HACCP principles food safety management systems quality processes and audit requirements.
• HACCP training is essential with Lead Auditor qualifications or experience supporting certification supplier or third-party audits highly regarded.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation audit findings corrective actions or supporting audit activities is desirable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive customer-focused and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Move from manufacturing into a technical certification role.
• Work with leading food manufacturers across Australia and internationally.
• Ongoing training and development in globally recognised food safety standards.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Opportunity to build expertise in accredited certification programs.

Based in Melbourne or Sydney Wed love to hear from you!!

Additional Information :

WHY WORK FOR SGS

Working at SGS means joining an innovative Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

    As a company we have embraced the shift to flexible work
    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
    Paid parental leave
    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
    Ongoing learning & development 
    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce we encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the LGBTQI community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong innovative and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time