- Contribute to the delivery of safe, compliant food products that support businesses nationwide.
- Work within a structured, quality-driven environment with strong leadership support.
- Based in Chullora, hybrid working environment.
Company
For 81 years, we've achieved success through our ability to innovate, placing a clear emphasis on how we best serve our customers’ needs. As demand continues to grow, we have expanded rapidly, now delivering a superior range of dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions.
In recent years, we’ve seen significant growth and invested in our systems and processes, building a close partnership with Woolworths Group that has continued to deliver high-quality service for our customers and suppliers.
In 2024, Woolworths moved to a 100% interest in the PFD business, bringing PFD exciting opportunities as a strategic part of the Group. Sharing expertise across both teams will ensure our continued success and drive further growth and unlock our collective potential.
About this Position
We’re seeking a detail-oriented Food Quality & Auditing Coordinator to support the delivery of best-in-class food safety and quality standards across our NSW operations. Reporting to the National Quality Assurance Manager Food Service, this role is responsible for driving compliance with regulatory requirements, managing internal and external audits, and supporting the continuous improvement of our quality management systems.
You’ll work closely with site teams to implement training programs, monitor performance against quality standards, and ensure a strong culture of food safety, compliance, and operational excellence. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for quality and auditing who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys working both autonomously and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and facilitate external audits across sites
- Conduct internal audits, perform gap analysis and support timely closure of corrective and preventative actions across sites
- Identify, assess and report food safety and quality risks, ensuring appropriate escalation and mitigation
- Manage licensing agreements and oversee food safety registrations across sites and vehicles
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and deliver training programs to uplift site capability
- Monitor and assess operational performance against quality standards and scorecards
- Partner with site teams to ensure consistent food safety focus and strong quality outcomes
- Promote and uphold a strong culture of food safety, compliance, and workplace health & safety
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
- Food science qualification (or equivalent) with relevant food safety certifications
- Proven experience in food safety auditing, compliance, and quality assurance
- Strong ability to manage audits, regulatory requirements, due diligence processes
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to assess and improve operational quality standards
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively across multiple sites
- Proactive, adaptable team player with strong initiative in a dynamic environment
- Current valid driver’s licence and multi-site travel required
What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate
We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).
Culture & Values
- Customer Focus: Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.
- Respect: Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically.
- Passion: Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let’s celebrate successes.
- Simplicity: Let’s minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.
- Leadership: All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.
How to Apply
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Click the apply button and submit your updated resume and a cover letter.
Applications Monday, 22 June 2026, at 12:00 pm (AEST). Early applications are encouraged, as hiring managers may begin shortlisting candidates before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.
As part of our recruitment process, do you consent to undergoing employment checks? These may include a medical assessment (which may involve drug and alcohol testing), a National Police History Check, a Working with Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, and a Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.
Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties. Any CVs sent directly to Line Managers will not be considered, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees or costs.
PFD Food Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
