R&D Product Developer – Biscuits, Crackers & Cereals
Location: Kyneton, VIC
Full-time | Part time- TBC
About Us
Kyneton Biscuit Group is a proudly Australian-owned food manufacturing company, specializing in biscuits, crackers, and cereals. We're growing rapidly, with big plans and even bigger flavour coming over the next 12 months. As we expand our production capabilities and product range, we're looking for a talented R&D Product Developer to join our team and help bring innovative new recipes to life.
The Role
This is a hands-on role for a food technologist or product developer with strong experience in formulation and production. You'll be responsible for creating and refining new products from concept to commercialization. You'll work closely with operations, marketing, and quality to ensure products are not only delicious but scalable and manufacturable.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop new biscuit, cracker, and cereal formulations
* Conduct trials on industrial equipment and assist with scale-up
* Work with production teams to ensure seamless launch of new products
* Maintain detailed documentation of formulations, processes, and test results
* Keep ahead of trends and proactively suggest new product ideas
* Manage multiple fast-paced R&D projects with competing deadlines
About You
* Degree qualified in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline
* Proven experience in bakery/snack product development
* Strong understanding of ingredients, texture, taste, and processing behaviour
* Hands-on experience with bakery or cereal machinery
* Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
* Curious, practical, and passionate about making great food
Why Join Us?
* Work with a passionate and growing team
* Play a key role in shaping the future of our product range
* Career progression as the business expands
* Variety of projects – from traditional classics to trend-setting innovation
Ready to create the next Aussie favourite?
Apply now and help us craft the future of biscuits, crackers, and cereals.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 38 per week
Application Question(s):
* you are prepared to come onsite every day?
* Biscuit, Cracker and Cereal development history?
Experience:
* development: 3 years (Required)
Licence/Certification:
* driving licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 30/08/2025