Stanbroke ships premium Australian beef to more than 40 countries, and we're looking for someone who cares as much about getting it right as we do.
About Us
Stanbroke is a reputable family-owned and operated Australian cattle and beef business. Our operations span Northern Queensland with extensive cattle properties, backgrounding operations in Southern Queensland, state-of-the-art feedlots, a fully accredited beef processing facility, and global marketing capabilities. We produce a full range of Grain and Grass-fed beef categories and export to over 40 countries worldwide.
What you’ll be doing
- Promote safe work practices and uphold high standards of hygiene and food safety throughout the QA function
- Lead, mentor, coach, and develop the Quality Assurance team
- Manage team performance, attendance, rostering, leave planning, and training requirements
- Monitor compliance with DAFF export requirements, Approved Arrangement programs, HACCP plans, Australian Standards, customer specifications, and regulatory standards
- Oversee food safety, quality assurance, GMP, and verification programs across the facility
- Manage inspection activities, product monitoring, environmental monitoring, and quality verification checks
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including BRCGS, AUS-MEAT, Halal, Organic, customer, and regulatory audits
- Investigate customer complaints, quality incidents, non-conformances, and product deviations, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented
- Maintain and verify HACCP-based food safety systems and prerequisite programs
- Ensure quality records, documentation, and reports are completed accurately and maintained in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
- Deliver food safety, quality, and compliance training to operational teams
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, food safety performance, efficiency, and compliance
- Support the Quality Manager in achieving departmental and business objectives
What you’ll bring
- Previous experience in a Quality Assurance leadership, supervisory, or management role within the meat processing, food manufacturing, or export food industry
- Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety systems, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Experience managing teams and fostering a positive workplace culture
- Sound understanding of export meat processing requirements and customer specifications
- Demonstrated experience with AUS-MEAT, BRCGS, Halal, Organic, and major customer audit standards
- Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage competing priorities
- Certificate III/IV in Food Safety or Meat Processing (desirable)
- Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Microbiology, Agriculture, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline will be highly regarded
Why Join Stanbroke?
- Opportunity to join a highly respected Australian beef producer and exporter
- Exposure to internationally recognised food safety, quality, and export standards
- A challenging and rewarding leadership role within a progressive organisation
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
Join a team committed to producing premium Australian beef products for customers around the world.
