Food Safety Specialist - Northmead, NSW
AplicarWe are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). We have 39,000 people serving 4 million customers in 31 markets. We combine the strength and scale of a large, multi-national business with an expert, local knowledge of the customers we serve and communities we support. We invest, employ, manufacture, and distribute locally.
In Australia, our portfolio includes the Coca-Cola family of products and well-loved brands such as Sprite, Fanta, Monster and Mother Energy, Mount Franklin, Powerade, Billson’s, and Grinders Coffee.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about food safety and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Do you enjoy partnering with operational teams, influencing best practice and ensuring products are made to the highest standards?
We're looking for a Part-Time Food Safety Coordinator to join the team at Northmead, NSW on a 9-month fixed-term contract working 3 days per week (Wednesday to Friday).
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the site's food safety agenda and play a key role in protecting product quality, consumer trust and regulatory compliance. Working at the heart of our manufacturing operation, you'll lead food safety programs, support audits and certifications, partner with operational teams and drive continuous improvement across the site.
About the Role
- Lead and continuously improve the site's Food Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer and business requirements.
- Coordinate and maintain HACCP programs, ensuring food safety controls remain effective and fit for purpose.
- Partner with operational teams to identify risks, solve problems and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate food safety audits and certification activities, supporting successful outcomes and ongoing compliance.
- Oversee pest control, cleaning and sanitation programs to ensure high standards are maintained across the site.
- Support Food Defence and Food Fraud programs, helping to identify and manage emerging risks.
- Lead investigations into food safety incidents and non-conformances, implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Deliver training and coaching to build food safety capability and awareness across the business.
- Monitor food safety performance, analyse trends and identify opportunities to strengthen processes and compliance.
About You
You'll be someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You're naturally curious, enjoy solving problems and can balance attention to detail with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
You'll also bring:
- Approximately 5 years' experience within food, beverage, FMCG or manufacturing environments.
- A tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or a related discipline (highly regarded)
- Strong knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP principles and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing Food Safety Management Systems and supporting internal and external audits.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence positive outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
- A proactive mindset, high attention to detail and genuine passion for food safety and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
- Work with one of the world's most recognisable brands.
- Flexible part-time arrangement working 3 days a week with accommodating start times.
- Generous monthly product allowance and discounted staff purchases.
- Access to 700+ discounts through our Cheers Rewards & Recognition platform.
- Learning, development and career opportunities across our Australian and global network.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan.
- Paid parental leave, purchased leave options and Employee Assistance Program.
- A people-first culture that celebrates success, inclusion and community impact
Ready to Make Magic Happen?
If you're passionate about food safety, compliance and continuous improvement, and you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications Close Friday 20th November 2026
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When you join CCEP, you’re stepping into a global organisation known for developing exceptional talent. We invest deeply in learning, mobility and long-term growth, creating an environment where your ambition is backed and your career can thrive.
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