Psst, hey you! Yes, you! Are you a go-getter with a passion for pets and people? We have the pawesome opportunity you've been looking for!

Why join us?

Do work that matters. We’re pioneering in a new area of pet food, always striving for fresher. We’re restless, creating a better life for our pets.

Make an impact and change the game. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to do your best work – and to make a real difference. Do you have a great idea for a new product or system improvement? We’re all ears!

Growing and global. We’re growing fast! We now have global presence across APAC, and Europe regions and we’re only getting started!

Work with a pack of awesome, genuine people who are passionate about what they do.

Grow your career with us. We’re big believers in lifelong learning. You’ll be given access to LinkedIn Learning, plus opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training to fast-track your career.

Pets our part of our family: access our Pawrental leave when you adopt a new cat or dog, pet carer and compassionate leave.

Generous perks including day off for your anniversary, product discounts, volunteering days to help the community, novated leases, a rewards program and parental leave!

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and non-routine product quality tests in keeping with ISO Standards and HACCP;
• Conduct visual inspection, monitoring product colour, consistency and aesthetics;
• Perform routine micro monitoring program for finished product
• Perform Quality Control processes, including:
  • Sampling, testing approving and labelling raw materials, packaging and promotional materials
  • Sampling and testing in-process product and finished goods
  • Collecting and sending samples to external labs for testing as required
  • Performing in-house environmental micro testing, maintaining databases and identifying trends
  • Calibrating and maintaining lab equipment
• Preparation of routine and non-routine reports
• Assist with investigations of customer complaints
• Manage the routine micro monitoring program for finished product
• Assist/coordinate training relating to food safety, work health and safety and QA
• Assist with internal and external food safety audits
• Maintain and improve systems, procedures and record keeping systems

About you:

• Food/Science/Microbiology/Chemistry or Laboratory qualifications
• Knowledge of GMP/HACCP
• 2 years + experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment
• Technical understanding of Quality and Food Safety including Root Cause Analysis
• Intermediate computer literacy – Excel, Word, Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• A curious nature with high decision making skills, eye for quality and courage to stand alone
• Driven to make a difference through influencing others

What we’re about
Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real.

Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand’s pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide.

We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.

Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature’s Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, Love ‘Em, & Fussy Cat!

Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia and Europe.

With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.

What’s next?
If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That’s why we’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at: careers@realpetfoodco.com.au 

Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We advise you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles.