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QA & Microbiology Manager

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead quality, microbiology, and regulatory compliance in a complex manufacturing environment for Home Care, Personal Care, and Health & Wellness products.

Role type

Senior IC Quality Assurance & Microbiology Manager

Builds

Quality Management System (QMS), compliant manufacturing operations, and validated testing data

Domain

Consumer goods manufacturing (Home Care, Personal Care, Health & Wellness)

Required skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS), GMP compliance, microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, CAPA management, audit leadership, regulatory compliance (TGA, ISO 22716, BRC), team leadership

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy with Pharmaceutics and Microbiology majors, validation of manufacturing systems, Product Quality Reviews (PQRs), supplier/customer/regulatory partner management

Technologies

TGA-GMP, ISO 22716, APVMA, BRC, ACO, RSPO, EPA

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS). Drive GMP compliance across the manufacturing operation and laboratory. Manage the QC testing laboratory and onsite microbiological testing activities. Lead environmental monitoring and cleaning validation programs. Manage investigations, deviations, out-of-specification results and CAPA. Lead, coach and develop QA/QC and microbiology team members.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC