SeniorFull TimeENAsia/Pacific
If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!
Permanent full‑time position
Australian‑owned FMCG business
Monday to Friday day shift roster
Competitive hourly rate
The Role
Join a supportive and collaborative site where people, safety, and continuous improvement come first. We’re looking for a Sanitation Lead who enjoys guiding teams, building strong relationships, and contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace.
This role is ideal for someone who leads with empathy, communicates clearly, and enjoys working closely with operations to deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes.
Our Ridge Street site in Bega NSW services many customers in a contract manufacturing capacity focused on packaged, natural, and processed cheeses. These include the renowned Bega cheese blocks- mild, tasty, and vintage, shredded and cubed cheese, natural slices, parmesan, colby, mozzarella and burger cheese slices.
This role offers flexibility to work Monday to Friday between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, within a 38‑hour full‑time week.
Responsibilities
Lead and support the production services team in a safe, inclusive environment.
Coordinate daily operations to meet cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and quality standards.
Maintain accurate records of supplies, chemical inventories, and operational data, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Manage purchase orders and invoices in GEP SMART in line with procurement processes.
Coordinate contractors to ensure timely engagement, site access, and reliable service delivery.
About you
Understanding food hygiene standards and safe work practices in production environments
Knowledge of safe chemical handling, including SDS awareness and correct PPE use
Proficient computer skills, with the ability to follow SOPs and inventory processes accurately and consistently
Strong attention to detail to maintain hygiene, safety, and compliance standards
A supportive, communicative leader who collaborates well, solves problems, and helps teams achieve goals
Bega Group Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.
Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
Life at Bega Group
Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.
Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance
Applications
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.
At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
