Quality Systems Officer
Chobani Australia
About Chobani
Inspired by Australia’s great people and vibrant food culture, Chobani Australia was formed in 2011 following the acquisition of Gippsland Dairy alongside the Chobani brand. Fast forward 15 years and Chobani is Australia’s #1 yogurt brand, living in the hearts (and tummies) of fans across the country. At Chobani it’s always been about more than yogurt. Access to delicious and nutritious food should be a right, not a privilege.
Chobani Australia is building the next chapter of growth – investing in major site upgrades and new capability to meet demand and deliver on our aspiration: in every fridge, everywhere, every day. Yogurt is one of the fastest growing categories in Australian grocery, driven by high protein, healthy options and convenient formats – creating genuine growth opportunity for our customers and our team.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Systems Officer to join our growing Quality team supporting the ongoing development and implementation of quality systems across Chobani Australia.
Reporting to the Quality Systems Manager, this role will play a key part in strengthening document control, quality system governance and export compliance capability across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving processes and taking ownership of systems that support operational excellence and scalable growth.
Sitting at the intersection of quality, systems administration and compliance, you’ll work closely with teams across Operations, Science & Innovation, Supply Chain and Commercial to improve quality documentation management, support audit and export governance activities, and drive consistency across quality systems and processes.
This role is predominantly based on-site at our Dandenong South location, home to our corporate office, factory operations, laboratories and pilot facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the establishment and management of structured quality document control systems, including SharePoint libraries and document management processes
- Become the key administrator and subject matter expert for quality management systems and tools, including Team Assurance
- Support the implementation, governance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System across the business
- Coordinate internal and external audit programs, including documentation, scheduling and follow-up activities
- Support export quality governance activities, ensuring export control requirements and compliance processes are effectively managed
- Manage and maintain quality procedures, documentation, corrective actions and change management processes.
- Support quality system harmonisation across food safety, quality and export programs
- Coordinate training and support teams to ensure effective adoption of quality systems and processes.
To be successful in the role you will ideally have
- 4+ years’ experience within a quality systems, QA or food safety role in manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of QA systems, certification standards and food safety requirements
- Experience working with quality management systems, documentation control and audit coordination
- Knowledge of ISO/GFSI food safety standards and internal auditing processes
- Experience within dairy manufacturing or export-focused food environments will be highly regarded
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and administrative capability
- Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
- A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capability and continuous improvement focus
If you’re passionate about quality systems, food safety and continuous improvement - and enjoy building structure, driving consistency and supporting operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with one of Australia’s most loved food brands.
Benefits
You’ll be joining a team that’s genuinely committed to making a positive impact on our communities, our people, and the planet. You’ll work in a modern, state-of-the-art facility and enjoy a range of great perks, including financial and lifestyle benefits, flexible working options, and 18 weeks’ parental leave to support you and your family. We also offer well-being support for your loved ones, free on-site electric vehicle charging - plus a few extras to keep things fun, like barista-style coffee onsite and weekly yogurt giveaways.