Food Safety Specialist at Civeo Career Site

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food safety management, HACCP, ISO 22000, Auditing, Risk mitigation, Compliance, Training delivery, Stakeholder engagement, Coaching, Analytical mindset, Continuous improvement, Food science, Microbiology, Regulatory reporting

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Position Overview Civeo Australia is seeking an experienced Food Safety Specialist to join our HSQE team, based in Brisbane with regular site travel to site throughout Queenland’s Bowen Basin. This role plays a critical part in strengthening food safety systems across our operations, acting as a subject matter expert and driving continuous improvement in food safety performance, compliance, and culture. Reporting to the General Manager HSQE, you will design, implement and continuously improve food safety strategies aligned with regulatory requirements and organisational objectives. You’ll partner closely with operational teams to identify and mitigate food safety risks while embedding a strong food safety culture across sites. This suits a proactive and technically strong food safety professional who thrives in operational environments and enjoys influencing positive change. Key Responsibilities * Act as the operational Subject Matter Expert for food safety across the business * Develop and execute food safety strategies aligned to legislation and business goals * Drive continuous improvement of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including HACCP and ISO 22000 * Conduct audits, inspections and investigations into complex food safety incidents * Develop validation, monitoring and corrective action processes for critical control points * Design and deliver engaging food safety and compliance training * Mentor and coach operational teams to strengthen food safety capability and awareness * Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders * Report on food safety performance and recommend improvements to senior management Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology or a related discipline * Auditor qualifications (HACCP / ISO 22000) highly desirable Skills and Experience * 3–5 years’ experience in food safety leadership or specialist roles * Strong working knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000 and food safety legislation * Food Safety Supervisor certification highly desirable * Experience designing and delivering training programs * Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and coaching skills * Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and continuous improvement focus Why Join Civeo? * Brisbane‑based role with exposure across diverse operations * Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on food safety standards * Supportive, values‑driven HSQE team About Us Civeo Australia, a division of Civeo Corporation, provides workforce accommodation services globally. In Australia, Civeo has a national footprint of approximately 10,000 rooms across twelve villages in Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia. In addition, Civeo also operates approximately 16,500 rooms in client-owned properties in remote regions of Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. With more than 40 years of experience, Civeo supports individuals who live and work away from home.   We're committed to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities in all the communities we operate in. By actively engaging with Traditional Owners and First Nations Businesses, we're not just operating accommodation villages, we're nurturing relationships that honour the rich cultural heritage of the land.    We're safe, welcoming, and proud to encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to join us.   

Responsibilities

The Food Safety Specialist will design and implement food safety strategies while acting as a subject matter expert to ensure regulatory compliance. They will also drive continuous improvement of the Food Safety Management System and mentor operational teams to foster a strong food safety culture.