About the placement
This internship is with Patties Food Group and is facilitated by the CSIRO WA Food Industry Education Collaboration program (WAFEC). If you’re looking for an opportunity with a large business with a diverse product range, this might be the right internship for you!
Patties Food Group is a leader of Australia & New Zealand's favourite pre-prepared, convenience and snacking food brands. Patties Food Group are looking for a quality assurance intern to support a unique project working across their Quality Assurance (QA) systems. Leveraging their understanding passion for quality food products, the successful candidate will undertake a variety of QA activities, such as:
- Reviewing work instructions and operating procedures / manuals
- Undertaking equipment swabbing and hygiene analysis
- Undertaking risk assessments
- Identifying any potential hygiene vulnerabilities on the processing line
- Liaising with external laboratories as needed
The successful candidate will gain invaluable practical experience, whilst contributing to a large-scale QA project and delivering high-quality food products.
Work arrangements
- Start date: November
- Working arrangement: 200 hours on a casual contract
- Renumeration: $31.19 plus super on a casual contract
- Location: 14 Neil Street, Osborne Park, WA 6017
- Hours: Subject to candidate availability, but must be able to accommodate a minimum of two full day shifts per week (between Monday to Friday and regular business hours)
Desired capabilities
- Passion for quality assurance
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail, particularly when reviewing written documents
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
- Knowledge of common QC tests required in a food environment
- Prior experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment will be looked on favourably
Requirements
- Must be currently living in Western Australia
- Must be enrolled in a relevant Food Science or Technology university qualification
- Must be able to organise own travel to and from work site location (public transport is close by)
- Must have be able to be legally employed within Australia
- Must be physically fit and able for work
About the Industry Partner
Patties Food Group is a value-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to some of our most iconic and enduring brands including Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On the Menu. Our company values of courage, trust, integrity, and ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth.
Patties is the market leader in frozen savoury and frozen meals categories, with six manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand, and a workforce of over 1700. Our purpose is to delight our customers with delicious and convenient food, yesterday, today and forever.
Apply here
If you are interested in this internship, please submit your student application and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify CODE0124.
Applications close Monday October 27th 2025
Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Contact
For queries or matters regarding this position please contact:
Liz Crompton, CSIRO WAFEC Program Facilitator & SME Connect Program Advisor
Email: wafec@csiro.au Phone: 08 6436 8695
About the placement
This internship is with Patties Food Group and is facilitated by the CSIRO WA Food Industry Education Collaboration program (WAFEC). If you’re looking for an opportunity with a large business with a diverse product range, this might be the right internship for you!
Patties Food Group is a leader of Australia & New Zealand's favourite pre-prepared, convenience and snacking food brands. Patties Food Group are looking for a quality assurance intern to support a unique project working across their Quality Assurance (QA) systems. Leveraging their understanding passion for quality food products, the successful candidate will undertake a variety of QA activities, such as:
- Reviewing work instructions and operating procedures / manuals
- Undertaking equipment swabbing and hygiene analysis
- Undertaking risk assessments
- Identifying any potential hygiene vulnerabilities on the processing line
- Liaising with external laboratories as needed
The successful candidate will gain invaluable practical experience, whilst contributing to a large-scale QA project and delivering high-quality food products.
Work arrangements
- Start date: November
- Working arrangement: 200 hours on a casual contract
- Renumeration: $31.19 plus super on a casual contract
- Location: 14 Neil Street, Osborne Park, WA 6017
- Hours: Subject to candidate availability, but must be able to accommodate a minimum of two full day shifts per week (between Monday to Friday and regular business hours)
Desired capabilities
- Passion for quality assurance
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail, particularly when reviewing written documents
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
- Knowledge of common QC tests required in a food environment
- Prior experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment will be looked on favourably
Requirements
- Must be currently living in Western Australia
- Must be enrolled in a relevant Food Science or Technology university qualification
- Must be able to organise own travel to and from work site location (public transport is close by)
- Must have be able to be legally employed within Australia
- Must be physically fit and able for work
About the Industry Partner
Patties Food Group is a value-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to some of our most iconic and enduring brands including Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On the Menu. Our company values of courage, trust, integrity, and ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth.
Patties is the market leader in frozen savoury and frozen meals categories, with six manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand, and a workforce of over 1700. Our purpose is to delight our customers with delicious and convenient food, yesterday, today and forever.
Apply here
If you are interested in this internship, please submit your student application and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify CODE0124.
Applications close Monday October 27th 2025
Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Contact
For queries or matters regarding this position please contact:
Liz Crompton, CSIRO WAFEC Program Facilitator & SME Connect Program Advisor
Email: wafec@csiro.au Phone: 08 6436 8695
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