Product Development Coordinator – Dairy Ingredients (Export)
Richmond Dairies – Casino, NSW
Food Technology & Safety (Science & Technology)
Full time | $95,000–$110,000 per year (commensurate with experience), including super
This role is located at our processing site in Casino, NSW and requires daily on-site presence.
Richmond Dairies is a leading Australian-owned dairy processor based in Northern NSW. We specialise in the production of
high-quality bulk dairy ingredients
supplied to international markets across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
We are entering an exciting growth phase and are seeking an experienced
Product Development Coordinator
to drive innovation and technical excellence across our ingredients portfolio. This role will focus on
developing, improving, and optimising dairy ingredient solutions
to meet the evolving needs of export customers and international regulatory standards.
Your Responsibilities
* Lead
product development projects
across dairy powders, dairy protein concentrates, frozen dairy products and other dairy ingredient categories.
* Manage the
technical pipeline
from concept through scale-up and commercialisation.
* Ensure all new products comply with
international food safety, quality, and export regulations
.
* Conduct
product testing, formulation adjustments, nutritional analysis, and performance evaluations
.
* Work closely with
Production, Quality Assurance, Sales, and Export teams
to deliver customer-focused solutions.
* Maintain strong awareness of
global dairy market trends
and customer specifications.
* Optimise processes to improve yield, consistency, and product performance in line with customer requirements.
What You'll Bring
* A degree in
Food Science, Food Technology, or Dairy Science
(or related discipline).
* 3–5+ years of experience in
dairy or food ingredient product development
, ideally within a manufacturing/export environment.
* Knowledge of
dairy processing, formulation, and quality systems
.
* Strong understanding of
export compliance and international customer requirements
.
* Ability to translate
technical capabilities into commercial solutions
for overseas markets.
* Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams.
Why Join Richmond Dairies?
* Play a key role in
shaping the future of Australian dairy ingredients
for export markets.
* Be part of an established,
family-owned business with international reach
.
* Competitive salary package:
$95,000–$110,000 including superannuation
.
* Work in a
collaborative, supportive team environment
in the Northern Rivers region.
* Apply now
to help Richmond Dairies deliver world-class dairy ingredient solutions to global markets.