Quality and Technical Specialist

Are you a quality professional who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and technical documentation?

Our client is a family-owned organisation specialising in premium complementary medicine and functional food ingredients across Australia and New Zealand. Recognised for the quality of their ingredients and industry-leading technical documentation, they partner with some of the region's most recognised health and wellness brands. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a Quality & Technical Specialist to join their Scientific Affairs team. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys vendor assurance, raw material assessment, quality systems, and technical documentation within a GMP-regulated environment. The role is predominantly office-based and offers the opportunity to become a key contributor to the company's future quality digitalisation initiatives.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Scientific Affairs Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of complementary medicine and functional food ingredients supplied throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining Vendor Qualification Packages and Technical Information Packages.
• Evaluating raw materials and reviewing technical documentation from a quality and compliance perspective.
• Maintaining quality systems, SOPs, change controls, and non-conformance processes.
• Ensuring manufacturer declarations, permits, certifications, and supporting documentation remain current and compliant.
• Liaising with suppliers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders regarding quality requirements.
• Supporting vendor assurance activities and product compliance initiatives.
• Assisting with the implementation of quality system improvements and future digitalisation projects.

About You

To be successful, you will bring: 

• Experience working in Quality Assurance within a GMP-regulated environment such as complementary medicines, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, PIC/S requirements, and TGA regulations.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, specifications, and supplier quality documentation.
• A Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What's on Offer?

• Join a successful and growing Australian business with an excellent industry reputation.
• Genuine work-life balance: standard hours around 8:45am–4:45pm and an early finish (3pm) every Friday
• Opportunity to lead future quality system digitalisation projects.
• Clear scope for professional growth into broader Scientific Affairs activities.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Daily catered team lunches.
• Early finish every Friday.
• On-site parking available.

If you are passionate about quality, enjoy technical documentation and compliance, and want to join a business where your contribution will genuinely make an impact, we would love to hear from you. Should you wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, please email Grace Bitodi at gbitodi@onqrecruitment.com. au. Kindly note that application submitted via email will not be considered.