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Posted: 29/01/2026Closing Date: 26/03/2026Job Type: Maximum Term Full TimeLocation: Kingaroy, QLDJob Category: Meat ProcessingWhat we offerBy joining us, you will join a team passionate about producing the best quality Aussie pork for Aussie plates.At Swickers we provide:Full time, competitive salaried roleEmployee wellbeing benefitsExcellent professional development opportunities.Job DescriptionThe opportunityReporting to the Group Quality Systems Manager, the Meat Safety Officer AAO/ QA Officer is responsible for ensuring the quality of meat processed to maintain compliance with Australian domestic and export standards as well as Company Standards.Duties and Responsibilities include:Primary duties in accordance Department of Agriculture (AAO)Secondary duties in accordance with company QSWI''s and belowCheck the quality and safety of productIdentify diseases and defects in productEnsure the removal of any product not fit for human consumption, whilst taking care not to remove acceptable productMonitoring and maintaining accurate recording of industry dataDaily monitoring if required on process to reflect the AAEnsure food safety and workplace safety issues are reported to the department manager and relevant supervisorsDemonstrate and support the Company''s commitment to the food safety and environmental programsPerform quality control and assurance workEnsure confidentiality of company issuesCollection of samples for laboratory analysisCommunicate on quality and safety of products with your supervisor and any other duties as directedSound understanding of the Meat Industry Legislation and principles of Quality Assurance including HACCPEnsure adherence to Instrument of Delegations and all other company policiesMaintain all tools and PPE at an acceptable standardCarry out any other reasonable and lawful directions that may be given from time to time by the company.Demonstrate and exercise a commitment to promote, develop and improve the health, safety, environment and welfare of our people and animals.Desired Skills and ExperienceWhat we''re looking forSwickers has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team. As a key member you will:Certificate 4 Meat Processing (Meat Safety) or Cert 3 Meat Processing (Meat Safety)Ability to work on the roster as required and notifiedAAO AccreditationStrong attention to detail and the ability to coordinate and manage conflicting priorities.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the capacity to liaise with a range of stakeholders.Ability to work in a team environmentWho we areSwickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory is an export meat processing facility, based in the South Burnett Region and is ideally located just 2 - 3 hours'' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. Swickers has been in operation in Kingaroy for over 50 years and today employs approximately 750 employees.As part of the Sunpork Group, Swickers is a state-of-the-art processing facility specialising solely in the production of fresh pork and distributing it widely across Australia and internationally. Swickers processes 95% of all Queensland''s pork production, including the production of various pork value-add products for consumers worldwide. Swickers is the largest Australian owned pork processor and continues to be a market leader in pork production.