At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

We are seeking a Veterinarian with experience in dairy to join our team in Allansford. As part of our Farm Milk Quality Team, you will play a pivotal role ensuring the responsible sourcing of milk from our suppliers. This includes consultative work around mastitis management and milk quality with our suppliers in the western district of Victoria and SE South Australia.  As a member of the milk quality team you will have responsibility for implementation of the Saputo Animal Welfare policy as well as representing Saputo at an industry level to drive best practice across the Australia Dairy Industry.

Reporting to the Head of Milk Quality Assurance, your responsibilities will include:

Develop and maintain exceptional relationships with farmers, Saputo Field Services, logistics partners, and manufacturing facilities to understand and address the challenges they face.Lead and coach continuous improvement in milk quality performance through targeted initiatives, ensuring that all milk delivered meets regulatory standards and quality expectations.Effectively investigate milk quality incidents and verify the adequacy of corrective actions to prevent future issues.Ensure farms comply with regulatory standards in both milk quality and food safety, contributing to a safe and sustainable supply chain.Champion animal welfare by supporting and implementing our animal welfare policy across all operations.Support our sustainable agriculture policy by promoting sustainable agriculture practices and emissions reduction initiatives.Provide insightful analysis and reporting as required to drive decision-making and improve on farm and business outcomes.

About You

Veterinary Science degree (preferably), Animal Science qualification, or a background in agriculture or sustainability.Demonstrated experience in quality assurance within agriculture, preferably in the dairy industry.Exceptional skills in building and maintaining relationships, with the ability to navigate potentially sensitive situations.Proven experience in implementing change and continuous improvement processes.Strong IT skills, with the ability to utilize technology for data analysis and reporting.

If you are passionate about animal welfare and sustainable agriculture and possess the skills and experience to drive improvements in milk quality and production, we would love to hear from you.

Click on “Apply for this job” to submit your application. For a confidential discussion, please contact Solomon on 0459 935 217.

Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying. 

We are a 2023 Circle back Initiative employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.