NPD Food Technologist (Bakery Focus) – Regional Victoria | Food Manufacturing
Hands-on product development in a growing Australian-owned business with a strong bakery focus.
Our Client
Our client is a proudly Australian-owned food manufacturer and a modern-day success story in the FMCG industry. Known for their innovation, people-focused culture, and commitment to quality, they produce a wide range of bakery products enjoyed by households across Australia — including wraps, flatbreads, pizza bases, and other baked favourites.
With a strong reputation for reliability and continuous improvement, they supply major supermarket and foodservice partners nationally and continue to expand through sustainable growth and product innovation.
Due to continued growth, the company is seeking a NPD Food Technologist to join their collaborative team.
About the Role
Reporting to the R&D Manager, this role plays a key part in leading and delivering new product development (NPD), renovation and cost optimisation projects from concept through to successful commercialisation.
You'll thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, balancing strong technical food science capability with hands‐on factory execution. This is a highly practical role — ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating plant trials, solving technical challenges, and managing multiple cross‐functional projects simultaneously.
Working closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality teams, you will contribute to the long‐term innovation pipeline while ensuring all products meet commercial objectives, regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead NPD and product improvement projects from concept through to commercial launch
* Develop and refine formulations, ingredient specifications and processing parameters
* Coordinate and lead plant trials, scale‐up activities and factory testing
* Drive product renovation, cost optimisation and ingredient substitution initiatives
* Collaborate cross‐functionally to align projects with business and customer objectives
* Research industry trends and emerging food innovation to support pipeline development
* Present project updates, risks and recommendations to stakeholders
* Maintain accurate R&D documentation including formulations, specifications and trial reports
* Ensure compliance with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), HACCP, GMP and customer standards
* Support smooth handover of new products to Operations post‐launch
About You
* Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline
* 5+ years' experience in food manufacturing NPD (bakery experience highly regarded)
* Proven track record delivering products from concept to launch
* Strong knowledge of Australian food regulations and food safety frameworks
* Practical understanding of HACCP and GMP in manufacturing environments
* Hands‐on, organised and confident managing multiple priorities
* Strong problem‐solving skills and cross‐functional communication ability
Why You'll Love This Role
You'll join a stable, growing Australian business that values initiative, collaboration, and innovation. Working in a close‐knit R&D team, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact — developing products that reach consumers nationwide.
If you're ready to take the next step in your food technology career, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills in a supportive and forward‐thinking environment.
Applications
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in Word format. To have a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please call Daniele.
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