Food Safety & HSE Coordinator Role at dnata Australia
Looking for food science job offer? dnata catering & retail is offering an excellent full-time food safety job for experienced professionals in the aviation catering industry. The Food Safety & HSE Coordinator role is ideal for candidates with a background in food science, microbiology, or health and safety, who are passionate about audits, compliance, and workplace safety. This role is based at dnata’s airline catering facility and plays a critical part in ensuring food safety, quality assurance, and HSE compliance across operations.
Job Details:
- Job Role: Food Safety & HSE Coordinator
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Location: Aeroglen QLD (Darwin Airport Operations)
- Industry: Aviation Catering & Food Manufacturing
- Employer: dnata catering & retail
About dnata:
dnata is Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. As part of the Emirates Group, dnata operates globally across aviation services including inflight catering, retail, cargo, and ground handling. In Australia alone, dnata operates 16 facilities across 12 cities and produces over 64 million meals annually, making it a global leader in airline catering and food manufacturing. Explore more Food science job offers.
Educational Requirements:
- Formal qualification in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Safety Technology, or Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Relevant certifications in HACCP, food safety, or workplace safety are highly desirable
Key Responsibilities for Food Safety & HSE Coordinator Role:
- Conduct internal and external food safety, HACCP, and supplier audits
- Maintain compliance with State and Federal food safety regulations
- Investigate customer complaints, food safety incidents, and non-conformances
- Coordinate microbiological testing programs and analyze results
- Promote a strong safety-first culture across the facility
- Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace health, safety, and environmental risks
- Prepare compliance and HSE reports for leadership teams
- Train staff on hygiene, food handling, HACCP, and safety procedures
Skills Required for Food Safety & HSE Coordinator Role:
- Strong knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, and compliance standards
- Understanding of HSE legislation and workers’ compensation frameworks
- Experience in audits, documentation, and reporting
- Excellent communication and training skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and record management systems
Benefits of the Food Safety & HSE Coordinator Role:
- Competitive salary package
- Monday to Friday work schedule – no weekends
- 5 weeks of annual leave
- Free onsite parking, daily staff meals, and uniforms
- Career growth and development opportunities at dnata
- Employee discounts, health insurance benefits, and wellbeing programs
