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Job Title


Milk Quality Specialist


Company : Saputo Inc.


Location : Leongatha, Australia


Created : 2025-12-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growthdriven work environment. Ready to bring your best? How You Will Make Contributions That Matter We are seeking a Veterinarian or a Milk Quality Specialist with experience in dairy to join our team in Gippsland on a parttime, 12month fixedterm contract. As part of our Farm Milk Quality Team, you will play a pivotal role ensuring the responsible sourcing of milk from our suppliers. This includes consultative work around mastitismanagement and milk quality with our suppliers across the region. You will also have responsibility for implementing the Saputo animal welfare policy and representing Saputo at an industry level to drive best practice across the Australian dairy industry. Responsibilities Develop and maintain exceptional relationships with farmers, Saputo Field Services, logistics partners, and manufacturing facilities. Lead and coach continuous improvement in milk quality performance through targeted initiatives. Investigate milk quality incidents and verify corrective actions. Ensure farms comply with regulatory standards in milk quality and food safety. Champion animal welfare and support sustainable agriculture practices. Provide insightful analysis and reporting to drive decisionmaking. About You Veterinary Science degree (preferably), Animal Science qualification, or background in agriculture or sustainability. OR experience installing dairies and working closely with farmers. Experience in quality assurance within agriculture, preferably dairy. Exceptional relationshipbuilding skills and ability to navigate sensitive situations. Strong IT skills for data analysis and reporting. Well support you with Competitive salary + prorated car allowance Learning and development opportunities Employee Share Ownership Program Apply for this job to submit your application. For a confidential discussion, please contact Pratima on 0476610917. Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to every applicant. As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of wellloved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help. #J-18808-Ljbffr