Product Development Technologist (12-month contract)

Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements that support your personal and professional commitments.

Health & Wellness Programs: Access wellbeing initiatives, fitness challenges, and wellness workshops.

Community Engagement: Participate in local charity and community events.

Family-Friendly Policies: Generous paid parental leave, partner leave, and return-to-work support programs.

Employee Recognition: Be recognised and rewarded for your contributions through our employee recognition programs.

Team Engagement Activities: Enjoy regular social events including food trucks, coffee vans, and BBQs.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Conduct bench development of new and existing products in accordance with internal and customer project briefs.
• Prepare interim and final product specifications for regulatory approval and customer requirements.
• Support internal maintenance and continuous improvement projects, including cost optimisation and raw material supply initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional project meetings and contribute to successful on-time project delivery.
• Support product commercialisation activities, including factory trials and scale-up processes.
• Liaise with suppliers to identify emerging technologies, ingredients, and industry trends.
• Maintain accurate product development documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

 

About You

 

You are a passionate and detail-oriented R&D professional who enjoys working collaboratively to bring innovative food products to market.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 3–5 years' experience in Product Development, R&D, or Food Technology within the FMCG or food manufacturing industry.
• Strong bench development and product trial experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to product development.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Regulatory, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A tertiary qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related discipline will be highly regarded.