Multiple Positions

About Stanbroke

Stanbroke is a proudly family-owned Australian beef and cattle company with more than 60 years of agricultural heritage. Operating an integrated supply chain spanning cattle production, feedlots, beef processing and distribution, Stanbroke supplies premium Australian beef to domestic and international markets across more than 40 countries.

With a strong focus on product quality, food safety, traceability and export compliance, Stanbroke is committed to maintaining high standards throughout its processing operations and delivering quality products to customers worldwide.

Stanbroke is currently seeking multiple skilled and motivated candidates to join our operations in the following positions.

1/ Quality Assurance Manager

• Maintain, implement and verify the site's HACCP Plan and associated prerequisite programs, ensuring food safety controls remain effective and current.
• Coordinate HACCP reviews, re-validations, pre-shipment assessments, daily reviews and verification activities, including trend analysis and effectiveness assessments.
• Monitor, verify and document Critical Control Points (CCPs), ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken when deviations occur.
• Maintain compliance with DAFF export control legislation, the establishment's Approved Arrangement, Australian Standard AS ********* and relevant importing country requirements.
• Maintain export market access by ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, customer, retailer and third-party certification standards.
• Lead and coordinate regulatory, importing country, customer, third-party and internal audits, ensuring the facility remains audit-ready.
• Investigate audit findings, non-conformances and regulatory issues, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Review and approve compliance requirements associated with plant and process modifications, new equipment, new products and changes to operating procedures.
• Monitor product quality throughout processing and packing operations, including reviewing microbiological, chemical and physical testing results.
• Investigate product quality incidents and customer complaints, support non-conforming product disposition decisions, and oversee product holds, traceability and recalls.
• Conduct internal audits against HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality management requirements.
• Maintain and update food safety procedures, work instructions, forms, controlled documents and compliance records.
• Deliver and coordinate HACCP, GMP, food safety and quality training for employees, supporting operational teams to understand and fulfil their compliance responsibilities.
• Promote a positive food safety and quality culture and drive continuous improvement across the establishment.

Key Requirements

• Certificate IV in Food Safety, HACCP or an equivalent qualification, or willingness to obtain the relevant qualification.
• At least 7–10 years of experience in the red meat industry, including significant experience in a large-scale export beef processing facility.
• Previous experience in a senior compliance, technical or quality assurance position within an Australian export-registered beef processing establishment, with the ability to independently manage the site's compliance function.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, the seven Codex principles, prerequisite programs, GMP, sanitation and pathogen control.
• Practical knowledge of DAFF export control legislation, Approved Arrangements, AS ********* and importing country requirements relevant to the facility's export markets.
• Other requirements.

2/ Logistics Manager

• Plans and manages cold store capacity, product allocation, stock replenishment and dispatch scheduling, based on customer orders, production output and delivery commitments.
• Controls and reports on stock levels and movements using the Throsys, Promptu, Edisoft and Back Office systems; analyses customer demand and supplier lead times to set reordering schedules; and investigates and resolves stock discrepancies.
• Manages export container scheduling, working with freight forwarders and shipping lines to confirm vessel schedules, container availability and cut-off times, and adjusting loadout plans when schedules change.
• Directs and supervises loadout office and cold store personnel, including allocating responsibilities, setting daily priorities, monitoring performance and accuracy, and reviewing and submitting daily staff timesheets to payroll and training staff.
• Coordinates with sales, production, procurement, quality assurance, transport and maintenance to confirm product availability, prioritise orders and resolve order changes, delivery issues and cold store equipment faults.
• Oversees goods receipts, inventory adjustments, dispatch and export documentation, Quality Management System (QMS) records, RFP validation and Pre-Receipt Advice (PRA), in line with company procedures and food safety, workplace health and safety, and temperature-control requirements.
• Monitors departmental performance, including inventory accuracy, order fulfilment and dispatch timeliness, and implements corrective actions.
• Prepares and reviews departmental reports on inventory levels, product movements, customer orders, dispatch performance, operational issues and supply requirements to support management decision-making, operational planning and continuous improvement in supply chain efficiency.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor or higher degree in a relevant field, plus at least 1 year of relevant work experience; OR at least 5 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the formal qualification.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, inventory management, cold storage and distribution operations.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and stock control reporting.
• Strong leadership, team management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, WHS regulations and quality management procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

3/ Quality Assurance Officer

• Ensure adherence to our Quality Policy and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support quality assurance programs across the site, including direction of laboratory operations.
• Conduct regular inspections of meat products and processing areas to identify and resolve any quality or hygiene issues.
• Supervise or oversee sampling and testing of meat products to verify compliance with required quality and safety standards.
• Stay up to date with regulatory manuals, standards, and industry requirements.
• Work closely with QA staff, production teams, lab personnel, and management to maintain product integrity.
• Communicate effectively with government departments (DAFF), Aus-Meat, and customers on quality-related matters.
• Coordinate and take part in both internal and external audits of quality systems.
• Monitor hygiene and sanitation practices to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Identify potential contamination or biosecurity risks within the production process and implement preventive or corrective actions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in a relevant field, plus at least 1 year of relevant work experience; OR at least 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the formal qualification.
• Solid experience in QA systems and technical roles within the meat or food industry, including HACCP.
• Strong understanding of customer audit processes and regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining quality management systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator with AUS-MEAT qualifications (Beef Specification Certification highly regarded).
• Proactive, team-oriented, and tech-savvy, with experience in Microsoft Office and QA platforms like ILeader.

What We Offer

• Salary from $80,000 to $120,000 plus superannuation.
• Work in our brand-new, high-end facility.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Grow with us and explore opportunities for advancement.
• Benefit from tailored training and development opportunities.
• Take advantage of excellent discounts on our meat products.

If you're passionate about quality and want to be part of a team that takes pride in delivering premium Australian beef, we’d love to hear from you.