Woolworths

• Sydney Location (Hybrid)
• Permanent role
• Grow with Us: Chart your path

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

The Opportunity

The Quality 1st Specialist exists to support our vision of delivering Best in class innovative Products & Brands only at WOW that delight customers by inspiring a quality food culture throughout Woolworths and empowering our team and customers to help make life easier for all. 

The Quality 1st Specialist is an infectiously enthusiastic foodie that loves product, food and nutrition. This will be instrumental in improving our own brand product quality, based on the set best in class standards and subsequent improvement plans the Delivery teams will build.

What you’ll do

• Lead Quality Strategy: execute on the annual Quality strategy and plan.
• Champion Quality: Act as a positive role model, advocating for Quality ambitions across all teams.
• Foster Collaboration: Build strong internal and cross-functional relationships to achieve Quality goals.
• Prioritize Customers: Ensure customer focus is central to all Quality-related discussions and decisions.
• Drive Innovation: Maintain an open-minded and innovative approach to Quality initiatives.
• Track Progress: Record and monitor the Quality roadmap, informing product improvement priorities.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary Qualification & Experience: Hold a relevant tertiary qualification with 2+ years of experience in sensory and organoleptic assessment.
• Sensory Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of best-in-class sensory methodologies and stay updated on industry developments.
• Customer & Product Passion: Demonstrate a genuine passion for customers, the Woolworths Food Company's purpose, and current food trends.
• Software Proficiency: Be proficient in sensory and research software, including Qualtrics, Q Research Software, digital qualitative platforms, Excel, and G-Suite.
• Project Management Skills: Exhibit strong organizational and project management abilities, seeing projects through from inception to delivery within scope and timelines.
• Communication & Agility: Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with familiarity in Agile practices, to effectively convey insights and manage multiple priorities.

What you’ll experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.