Apply now
Job no: 711220
Location: Sydney CBD, Brisbane Airport, Brisbane CBD, Cannon Hill, Morayfield, Brighton, Dandenong, Footscray, Melbourne CBD, South Yarra, Toorak
Work type: Full Time
Categories: Other, Health, Safety, Environment & Quality
Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities and our planet. We do this because we believe that everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person. We focus on the individual, their needs and more broadly on positive impacts in the community.
We are seeking a National Food Safety Manager to provide strategic leadership and strengthen food safety performance across Compass Group Australia. In this role, you will oversee compliance with food safety legislation and company standards across all operating brands while driving a strong, proactive food safety culture. You will lead the development of policies, manage HACCP systems, and implement risk mitigation initiatives. Through effective stakeholder engagement, targeted training and continuous improvement, you will enhance operational performance and ensure the integrity of all food products.
This is a permanent full-time role. This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane with national travel required depending on your home location.
The Position
- Lead national food safety compliance, ensuring alignment with the Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code and legislation
- Oversee development, review and maintenance of the CGA Food Safety Handbook and HACCP systems
- Drive continuous improvement across audits, inspections, risk management and incident response
- Support implementation and optimisation of the Digital HACCP system, including training and operational support
- Analyse food safety incidents and implement long‑term risk mitigation solutions
- Provide accurate reporting on food safety performance and key metrics
The Person
- 5+ years’ experience in food safety or a related field with strong regulatory knowledge
- HACCP certification or equivalent (essential)
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology or related field (desirable)
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to influence operational stakeholders
- Experience with ISO9001 and food safety/quality management systems (desirable)
- Collaborative working style across business units and operational teams
The Benefits
As a Team Member with Compass Group, you will have the support, infrastructure, systems and processes you would expect from a global organisation. As an employer of choice, we recognise high performance and foster individual development. Additionally, our employees enjoy the following benefits;
- Immediate access to 100+ retail discounts accessible from your mobile
- Multiple salary packaging options to help your dollar go further
- Health and wellbeing employee benefits to help look after you
- Recognition programs including service and safety awards, regular team events, site-based benefits and company discounts.
Advertised: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend
