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At diligence., we work closely with food manufacturing and allied industry businesses across Australia, supporting them through specialist technical consultancy and targeted recruitment services.

Our Opportunities page is designed for food industry professionals who are exploring their next career move. We partner with businesses across a wide range of sectors, including ready-to-eat foods, meat, poultry, dairy, bakery, beverages, fresh produce, ingredients, importing, distribution and high-risk food manufacturing.

Through our established national networks and more than 100 years of combined experience in the food manufacturing industry, diligence. has developed strong relationships with employers seeking experienced technical, quality, regulatory, operations, commercial, senior management and executive leadership talent.

Whether you are a technical professional, department manager, senior leader or C-Suite executive, we can help connect you with opportunities that align with your experience, career goals and values.

All candidate enquiries are handled professionally and confidentially.

At diligence., we are a specialist technical consultancy supporting the food manufacturing and allied industries across Australia.

Through our national industry networks, we also assist food manufacturing businesses to identify, attract and engage high-calibre professionals across technical, quality, regulatory, operations, commercial, senior management and executive leadership roles.

Our Superstars page showcases carefully selected food industry professionals who may be open to their next opportunity. These candidates bring valuable experience across a wide range of sectors, including ready-to-eat foods, meat, poultry, dairy, bakery, beverages, fresh produce, ingredients, importing, distribution and high-risk food manufacturing.

With more than 100 years of combined experience consulting, networking and recruiting across the food manufacturing industry, diligence. understands the technical capability, compliance knowledge, leadership skills and cultural fit required to strengthen food manufacturing businesses.

Whether you are seeking a senior department manager, C-Suite executive, technical specialist or emerging industry leader, we have the industry knowledge, contacts and networks to help connect your business with the right people.

Contact us on 1800 485 941 or info@yourdiligence.com.au or call 0419 658 292 or email stuart@yourdiligence.com.au or browse the tabs below for information on our candidates and current opportunities.

technical & executive OPPORTUNITIES

Food Industry Professionals

For candidates, diligence. offers a professional, confidential and supportive approach to career development within the food manufacturing and allied industries.

We provide free career advice, specialised industry insight, access to opportunities across a wide range of food sectors, and connections with employers throughout Australia.

Whether you are a technical professional, department manager, senior leader or executive, we take the time to understand your experience, career goals and personal priorities, ensuring you are supported in making the right decision for your future.

For more information, email

stuart@yourdiligence.com.au or info@yourdiligence.com.au

QA Officer/NPD Officer - Melbourne – North, Eastern Suburbs, Inner Suburbs and CBD

Motivated and technically capable QA / NPD professional seeking casual work within food manufacturing or food service while completing a Master of Food Science and Technology, due for completion in mid-June next year.

Brings practical food industry experience across dairy, baked goods manufacturing, condiments and fresh produce distribution, with exposure to quality assurance, product development, food safety systems, compliance and production environments.

Qualified in Nutritional Science and currently completing postgraduate studies in Food Science and Technology. Also holds HACCP, VACCP and TACCP certification and is trained as an Internal Food Safety Auditor.

This candidate offers strong technical foundations, a genuine interest in food safety and product development, and the flexibility to contribute across QA, NPD, compliance, documentation, production support and continuous improvement activities.

Reliable, professional and eager to continue building industry experience, this candidate would suit a food manufacturing or food service business seeking a capable casual QA / NPD team member with strong qualifications, practical exposure and long-term potential.

For more information, email

stuart@yourdiligence.com.au or info@yourdiligence.com.au quoting reference # 30684

QA Manager – Ready-to-Eat product (Food Manufacturing) Brisbane Northside

An established food manufacturing business based on Brisbane’s northside is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead site quality, food safety and compliance across a ready-to-eat food production environment.

This role would suit a practical and hands-on QA leader with strong experience in short shelf-life, high-care or ready-to-eat food manufacturing. You will take ownership of site quality systems, food safety compliance, audit preparation, customer requirements and continuous improvement across the broader production environment. The successful candidate will bring strong HACCP knowledge, sound technical capability, and the confidence to work closely with production, operations and senior management to maintain high standards across quality, food safety and product integrity.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Leading site QA and food safety systems
Maintaining HACCP and food safety compliance
Supporting internal and external audit requirements
Managing quality documentation, corrective actions and continuous improvement
Working closely with production teams to ensure product safety, legality and quality
Supporting customer, supplier and regulatory compliance requirements

This opportunity would suit someone with:

Experience in food manufacturing QA leadership
Strong HACCP knowledge and practical site-level compliance experience
Exposure to ready-to-eat, high-risk, chilled or short shelf-life food environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to quality and food safety

For more information, email

stuart@yourdiligence.com.au or info@yourdiligence.com.au quoting reference # 30685

Sales Development Manager – Contract Food Manufacturing - Brisbane

A growing food manufacturing business in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to support continued growth across contract manufacturing and customer partnerships.

This is a confidential opportunity with a high-risk food manufacturing business that partners with a range of customers across food service, retail, private label and/or commercial food channels.

The role would suit a commercially minded sales professional with experience in food manufacturing, contract manufacturing, FMCG, ingredients, food service or related B2B food sectors. You will be responsible for managing key customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, supporting commercial growth and working closely with internal operations, technical and leadership teams.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Managing and developing customer relationships
Identifying new business and growth opportunities
Supporting contract manufacturing and commercial partnerships
Working with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are understood and delivered
Preparing proposals, pricing support and commercial documentation
Representing the business professionally with existing and prospective customers

This opportunity would suit someone with:

Sales, account management or business development experience within food, FMCG or manufacturing
Strong commercial acumen and customer relationship skills
The ability to work closely with operations, technical and senior management teams
Experience with contract manufacturing, private label, food service or B2B food customers
A proactive and professional approach to business development

For more information, email

stuart@yourdiligence.com.au or info@yourdiligence.com.au quoting reference # 30686

Regulatory & Compliance Manager – Food Importing - Sydney

An established food importing business in Sydney is seeking an experienced Regulatory & Compliance Manager to lead product compliance, supplier documentation, customer requirements and regulatory obligations across a diverse imported food portfolio. This role would suit a detail-focused regulatory, quality or compliance professional with strong knowledge of Australian food standards, labelling requirements, supplier approval, product documentation and customer compliance expectations. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, customers and external stakeholders to ensure products meet relevant food safety, regulatory, labelling and documentation requirements prior to market release.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Managing regulatory and compliance requirements for imported food products
Reviewing product specifications, labels, claims and supporting documentation
Maintaining supplier approval and compliance documentation
Supporting customer, audit and certification requirements
Ensuring compliance with relevant Australian food standards and import requirements
Working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve compliance matters

This opportunity would suit someone with:

Experience in food regulatory, compliance, QA or technical roles
Strong knowledge of FSANZ, labelling, specifications and food compliance requirements
Exposure to imported food, supplier documentation or product approval processes
Experience working with certified quality or food safety systems
Excellent attention to detail and strong written communication skills

For more information, email

stuart@yourdiligence.com.au or info@yourdiligence.com.au quoting reference # 30687

OUR candidates (SUPERSTARS)

Priority Search Partner

diligence. has an extensive national network of passive senior leaders, technical professionals and C-Suite executives across the food manufacturing and allied industries.

Many of the strongest candidates are not actively applying for advertised roles. They are already performing in senior leadership, operational, technical, commercial and executive positions across the industry. Through our established relationships, industry knowledge and confidential search approach, diligence. can engage with these high-calibre professionals on behalf of your business.

Our Priority Search Partner option is designed for businesses seeking a targeted, confidential and proactive approach to senior appointments. Whether you are looking for a General Manager, Operations Manager, Technical Manager, Quality Leader, Commercial Leader or C-Suite executive, we work closely with you to understand the role, the business requirements, the leadership style required and the cultural fit needed for long-term success.

By combining technical consultancy experience with national food manufacturing networks, diligence. helps businesses identify, attract and secure the right executive or senior professional to lead, strengthen and grow their business.

For interest in this service, please email stuart@yourdiligence.com.au or info@yourdiligence.com.au .

Group Product Development Executive - Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne metro locations

Qualified Food Scientist and experienced senior Product Development leader with a strong background in short shelf-life, high-risk food categories, including primary production and ready meals.

Offers broad strategic and hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from concept development and feasibility through to commercialisation, launch and post-launch review. Brings strong capability in product strategy, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, customer and consumer insights, and market-led innovation.

A commercially minded product development executive with the ability to align innovation, technical feasibility, operational capability and marketing objectives to deliver successful product outcomes across complex food manufacturing environments.

Salary expectations: From $180,000 + superannuation

For interest in this candidate, please email stuart@yourdiligence.com.au or info@yourdiligence.com.au quoting reference #2477.

Group / National Quality Assurance & WHS Manager - Brisbane

Highly qualified Quality Assurance and WHS leader with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry, a Diploma in Quality Management, a Diploma in Management, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification, OH&S Lead Auditor certification, Internal HACCP Auditor training, and a broad range of additional quality, safety and compliance qualifications.

Experienced across packaging, QSR, ingredients and condiments, with a strong record of leading quality, compliance, food safety and WHS systems across multi-site and national food business environments.

Key achievements include achieving 100% compliance across a national food business, reducing customer complaints by 80%, maintaining zero recalls relating to QA product issues, and consistently improving audit outcomes across multiple employers.

A credible and outcomes-focused senior QA and WHS leader capable of strengthening compliance, improving systems, reducing risk and driving a high-performance quality culture across complex food manufacturing operations.

Salary expectations: From $150,000 + superannuation

For interest in this candidate, please email stuart@yourdiligence.com.au or info@yourdiligence.com.au quoting reference #2478.

Site Quality Assurance Manager - Brisbane and Greater Brisbane

Experienced Site Quality Assurance Manager with qualifications in Food Science, BRCGS Lead Auditor certification and HACCP certification. Offers approximately 30 years’ experience across the food manufacturing industry, covering both high-risk and low-risk food categories.

Brings extensive experience across quality management, product development, regulatory compliance, audit preparation, customer standards, systems improvement and team support. Well experienced in BRCGS systems implementation, retailer supplier requirements, quality systems development and practical site-level compliance.

Recognised as reliable, dedicated and pragmatic, with the ability to improve audit outcomes, reduce customer complaints and ensure products are safe, compliant, within specification and fit for consumers.

A strong site-based QA leader who can support production, strengthen food safety culture, maintain customer and regulatory compliance, and provide practical leadership across the wider operational team.

Salary expectations: $110,000 – $120,000 + superannuation

For interest in this candidate, please email stuart@yourdiligence.com.au or info@yourdiligence.com.au quoting reference #2479.

QA Officer / NPD Officer - Currently based in Brisbane; relocatable to interstate metro locations

Motivated and ambitious QA / NPD professional with a Master of Food Science and Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology. Offers approximately one year of hands-on industry experience gained through contract roles and is now seeking a permanent full-time opportunity.

Product exposure includes ingredients, dry blending and baked goods, with knowledge across HACCP, GMP, FSANZ and ISO 22000 compliance requirements.

A driven and determined early-career food industry professional who is eager to contribute to quality, compliance, product development and continuous improvement within a food manufacturing environment.

Would suit a business seeking a capable and qualified QA / NPD team member with strong technical foundations, a positive attitude and genuine long-term growth potential.

Salary expectations: From $65,000 + superannuation

For interest in this candidate, please email stuart@yourdiligence.com.au or info@yourdiligence.com.au quoting reference #2480.

COO / Director / National Head of Operations

SEQ - Brisbane River to the NSW/QLD border

This highly motivated and successful business leader is the right person to ensure the success of your food business. Experienced in a range of industries within corporate and medium sized food manufacturing environments, this superstar utilises their engineering qualifications to increase OEE, identify opportunities for cost savings, and can strategically lead & deliver continuous improvement projects on time and within budget. Providing a consultative, level headed and structured approach, the list of achievements this superstar has gained throughout their career, is truly impressive. Open to long term permanent full-time opportunities (preferred), or short-term contracts to assist with continuous improvement projects, this professional will meet business goals by bringing an amazing amount of knowledge, ability and results, while improving staff culture.

For interest in this candidate, please email stuart@yourdiligence.com.au or info@yourdiligence.com.au quoting reference #3090