Expert Food Safety Consulting
Running a food business in Melbourne or Australia can be overwhelming with strict FSANZ and HACCP compliance rules. Many businesses face fines and failed inspections.
Unsure how to handle a compliance issue, council inspection, or pest problem in your food business?
Book a confidential 30-min free consultation to get expert guidance before committing.
I am an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) with over 10 years’ experience helping food businesses comply with regulations. I also hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and provide expert advice tailored to your business.
- Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
- MBA-qualified consultant
- 10+ years helping food businesses stay compliant
- Medical Scientist, majoring in Medical Microbiology
Clients rely on this expertise to avoid costly mistakes and maintain operational excellence.
What’s Included:
- Practical advice you can implement immediately.
- A clear assessment of your current compliance status.
- Identify and mitigate hidden risks
- Local compliance support for Melbourne and Victoria inspections
- Support for local, national, and international regulations
- International standards support (ISO 22000, Codex, BRCGS)
Regulatory Compliance Support:
- I guide you through national (FSANZ) and local council food safety regulations to ensure your business operates fully within the law.
Inspection Readiness:
- I help you prepare for council inspections and food safety audits by identifying gaps, resolving issues, and ensuring you meet health department standards.
Council Liaison & Requirements:
- I support you in handling council requirements, from new business approvals to responses for improvement notices or enforcement actions.
Food Safety Risk Assessment:
- Get expert insight into your processes, hygiene practices, and hazard controls to identify risks before they become violations.
Documentation & HACCP Systems:
- I assist with food safety plans, policies, HACCP documentation, and operational procedures tailored to your specific setup.
Who This Is For:
- Ideal for Melbourne cafes, restaurants, catering services, market vendors, food trucks, food manufacturers, and start-up food businesses seeking expert help to meet food safety standards and avoid costly compliance issues.
- Melbourne businesses seeking local compliance guidance.
- I also support Australian businesses outside Melbourne. International clients needing guidance for global food safety standards are also welcome.
- Australian companies needing nationwide support
- International clients looking for expert food safety consulting
- Food businesses needing guidance on council compliance.
- Food business owners that are concerned about inspection outcomes or fines.
- Food businesses facing uncertain or sensitive issues.
- Risk of fines or forced closure
- Staff training gaps and inconsistent processes
These are the issues I address in every session.
If you’re unsure which session suits your needs, the free 30-min consultation can clarify your options.
Delivery Format:
- Consultations are available on-site or virtually, depending on your preference and location.
- Onsite: Available across Melbourne and surrounding regions. Travel fees may apply for locations outside the Melbourne metro area and will be invoiced separately after booking.
- Virtual: Delivered via phone or Zoom (no travel fees apply) – private and confidential.
- After you complete checkout, I will contact you directly to confirm your consultation session.
- Leave with a clear plan to resolve your issues or improve compliance.
Not sure which consulting product fits your situation? Book a free 30-min consultation first – no commitment required.
Why Work with Barbara Bielecki, MBA, BAppSc (MedLabSc), BHlthSc (PEH):
She is a qualified professional with credentials that matter:
- She brings a unique combination of scientific knowledge, regulatory experience, and operational strategy to support food businesses of all sizes.
- Past client types (restaurants, catering, food trucks, cafes, home-based food businesses, market stalls, takeaway outlets, school canteens, aged-care facilities, childcare facilities, hospitals, convenience stores, supermarkets, food manufacturers).
- Bachelor of Applied Science (MedLabSc) majoring in Medical Microbiology – (Qualified Medical Scientist)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Public and Environmental Health) majoring in Public Health and Co-Majoring in Food Science – (Qualified Environmental Health Officer (EHO))
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Elective in Managing Digital Transformation and Managing Events – (Qualified Business Consultant)
- Executive Ready & Advanced Leadership & Expert Mentor
- Certificate of Completion, Land Capability Assessment for Onsite Wastewater Management
Professional Standards & Confidentiality
All services are delivered with complete confidentiality. Many of my clients work in sensitive industries or regulated environments and value discretion and privacy above all. Discretion and professionalism are at the core of how I work.
Partner with a Trusted and Qualified Professional
Let’s work together to achieve your goals with expertise and care.
Book your free consultation today and get expert food safety compliance guidance.
For larger projects or multi-day consultations, please contact me to discuss a custom quote.
