About the placement
This internship is with Gourmania and is facilitated by the CSIRO WA Food Industry Education Collaboration Program (WAFEC).
Gourmania is a WA-owned food manufacturing company seeking an intern to support their Quality Assurance operations. The Quality Assurance intern will gain hands-on exposure to food manufacturing, quality systems, and food safety practices in a commercial production environment.
This role is designed for students nearing graduation who are looking to build a career in Quality Assurance, Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or Food R&D. The role provides practical experience supporting day-to-day Quality Assurance operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily QA and food safety checks across production areas
- Support pre-operational, post-operational, and GMP inspections
- Monitor product quality for raw materials, in-process, and finished goods
- Assist with retention sampling and associated documentation
- Support environmental monitoring activities (swabbing and sample collection)
- Assist with laboratory sample coordination and result tracking
- Support temperature monitoring and basic calibration checks
- Help review production and traceability records
- Assist with corrective action follow-ups under supervision
- Maintain QA documentation and compliance records
What we are looking for
- Candidates nearing completion of studies in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related fields
- Strong interest in food manufacturing, Quality Assurance systems, and food safety
- Eagerness to learn and build a career in the food industry
- Good attention to detail and willingness to follow procedures
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Basic understanding of HACCP/GMP principles is an advantage
What you will gain
- Practical experience in an SQF-certified food manufacturing environment
- Exposure to Quality Assurance systems, food safety programs, and production processes
- Hands-on learning in microbiology, environmental monitoring, and compliance activities
- Insight into large-scale food manufacturing supplying domestic and international markets
- Strong foundation for a future career in the food industry
Work arrangements
- Start date: July
- Working arrangement: 200 hours on a temporary contract. Hours per week are flexible to accommodate study commitments but must be completed within business hours (8am to 4pm Monday to Friday).
- Renumeration: $26.44 per hour plus super on a temporary contract with Gourmania
- Location: 13 Wicks Street, Bayswater, WA
Requirements
- Must be currently living in Western Australia
- Must be completing your final year in a relevant Food Science or Technology University qualification
- Must be able to provide own transport to and from the work location
- International candidates must have a visa which allows for employment
About the Industry Partner
Gourmania is a WA-owned food manufacturing company with over 35 years of experience producing high-quality prepared meals for local, national, and international markets. As an SQF certified organisation, we are a key supplier of pre-prepared meals to WA public hospitals and work with a range of food service and distribution partners across Australia and overseas.
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 Job ID 0133
If you have any questions or want to discuss your eligibility first, email us at wafec@csiro.au.
About the placement
This internship is with Gourmania and is facilitated by the CSIRO WA Food Industry Education Collaboration Program (WAFEC).
Gourmania is a WA-owned food manufacturing company seeking an intern to support their Quality Assurance operations. The Quality Assurance intern will gain hands-on exposure to food manufacturing, quality systems, and food safety practices in a commercial production environment.
This role is designed for students nearing graduation who are looking to build a career in Quality Assurance, Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or Food R&D. The role provides practical experience supporting day-to-day Quality Assurance operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily QA and food safety checks across production areas
- Support pre-operational, post-operational, and GMP inspections
- Monitor product quality for raw materials, in-process, and finished goods
- Assist with retention sampling and associated documentation
- Support environmental monitoring activities (swabbing and sample collection)
- Assist with laboratory sample coordination and result tracking
- Support temperature monitoring and basic calibration checks
- Help review production and traceability records
- Assist with corrective action follow-ups under supervision
- Maintain QA documentation and compliance records
What we are looking for
- Candidates nearing completion of studies in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related fields
- Strong interest in food manufacturing, Quality Assurance systems, and food safety
- Eagerness to learn and build a career in the food industry
- Good attention to detail and willingness to follow procedures
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Basic understanding of HACCP/GMP principles is an advantage
What you will gain
- Practical experience in an SQF-certified food manufacturing environment
- Exposure to Quality Assurance systems, food safety programs, and production processes
- Hands-on learning in microbiology, environmental monitoring, and compliance activities
- Insight into large-scale food manufacturing supplying domestic and international markets
- Strong foundation for a future career in the food industry
Work arrangements
- Start date: July
- Working arrangement: 200 hours on a temporary contract. Hours per week are flexible to accommodate study commitments but must be completed within business hours (8am to 4pm Monday to Friday).
- Renumeration: $26.44 per hour plus super on a temporary contract with Gourmania
- Location: 13 Wicks Street, Bayswater, WA
Requirements
- Must be currently living in Western Australia
- Must be completing your final year in a relevant Food Science or Technology University qualification
- Must be able to provide own transport to and from the work location
- International candidates must have a visa which allows for employment
About the Industry Partner
Gourmania is a WA-owned food manufacturing company with over 35 years of experience producing high-quality prepared meals for local, national, and international markets. As an SQF certified organisation, we are a key supplier of pre-prepared meals to WA public hospitals and work with a range of food service and distribution partners across Australia and overseas.
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 Job ID 0133
Contact
For queries regarding this position please contact:
Liz Crompton
CSIRO WAFEC Program Facilitator & SME Connect Program Advisor
If you have any questions or want to discuss your eligibility first, email us at wafec@csiro.au.