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Technical Manager - Ornata

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$130k2026-10-09 → 2026-10-22
Based in Australia

Core

Own the quality, safety, compliance, and technical integrity of food products across Ornata's grower network, ensuring safe, high-quality output that meets regulatory and business requirements.

Role type

Senior Technical Manager (Agri-food Quality & Compliance)

Builds

A compliant, audit-ready food production and distribution network for Ornata's autonomous farming platform.

Domain

Agri-food, agriculture, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

Required skills

compliance management, risk analysis, incident management, grower relationship management, agronomy consulting, audit execution, continuous improvement, project delivery, on-farm operations knowledge, sustainability practices

Preferred skills

formal auditing qualifications (ISO 22000, ISO 19011), Chemical Users qualification

Technologies

compliance frameworks, audit tools, risk management systems

Responsibilities

Manage internal documentation and compliance records; lead incident and crisis management; conduct internal audits of safety systems; support growers with crop planning and process integration; advise on agricultural and sustainability practices; deliver field days and workshops.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities