Meat Inspector-Australian Authorised Officer

With six generations of agricultural heritage and a commitment to sustainability through evidence-based practices, Harvest Road Group is proud to produce some of Australia's highest quality food products. We are passionate about delivering premium agricultural food that reflects the best our country has to offer.  Today, Harvest Road encompasses the iconic Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast brands, supplying a range of exceptional food products to domestic and international markets. Our business is built on innovation, integrity, and a deep connection to the land, and we are committed to continuous improvement in everything we do – from paddock to plate.

About Us

Harvey Beef is Western Australia’s largest and most trusted beef processor, delivering premium-quality beef to both local and global markets since 1919. As part of the Harvest Road Group, we are dedicated to sustainability, workplace safety, innovation, and animal welfare, holding ourselves to the highest standards from gate to plate. Nestled in the scenic farmlands of Harvey, just south of Perth, we blend a relaxed rural lifestyle with a strong commitment to responsible, forward-thinking practices.

The Opportunity

We are seeking Meat Inspector – Australian Authorised Officer to join our dedicated Slaughter Floor team at Harvey, WA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support and uphold company values, ensuring high standard of safety and quality are maintained, and conduct ante-mortem(if needed) and post-mortem inspection tasks as authorised under the Expert Control Act and relevant DAFF Directives.

We are seeking individuals who can excel in the following:

Health and Safety:

• Maintain and improve plant environment whilst consistently adhering to company and legislative health and safety policies, practices and procedures.

Hygiene & Workplace Standards:

• Ensure personal compliance with hygiene, PPE, and biosecurity protocols.
• Participate in internal training, competency assessments, and continues improvement initiatives.

Ante-mortem Inspection:

• Conduct ante-mortem inspection. Identify and report animal health conditions.
• Report animal welfare issues in lairage or on slaughter floor.

Post-mortem Inspection:

• Conduct post-mortem inspection in accordance to work instruction and under the Export Control Act.
• Make dispositions for any diseases found in head or offal requiring condemnation.
• Record any condemned heads or offal along with the corresponding disease.

Reporting & Interaction:

• Communicate inspection findings professionally and promptly to other AAO, the FSMA, and or the OPV.
• Notify the FSMA and or OPV any notifiable disease.
• Support regulatory audits and plant verification activities.
• Report any hygiene non-compliance issues to the slaughter floor supervisor.

ABOUT YOU

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety).
• Completion of the Australian Authorised Officer (AAO) training program and current competency to perform relevant inspection tasks.
• Experience in beef processing.
• Good knife-handling skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Based in one of the fastest growing shires in Western Australia, 140kms south of Perth, Harvey offers a relaxed lifestyle in the heart of farmlands and close to beaches: 

• Great rates of pay and overtime
• Opportunities for training and career growth
• The chance to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment, contributing to the success of Harvey Beef’s operations.
• Staff Discounts
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite parking
• Convenient canteen facilities with free coffee and tea
• Free Fruit every week for all employees

Our organisation is dynamic and offers a challenging, interesting, and rewarding career path providing staff with opportunities for professional development, training and career advancement.

APPLY NOW

If you are a person with a positive, energetic outlook we look forward to hearing from you. Please upload your letter addressing the above selection criteria together with your CV by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button.

Harvey Beef is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all applications are confidential.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community in which we live and work. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people of all ages, culturally diverse backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation to apply.