Introduction At Sunny Queen, we are all about eggs! With over 90 years "eggsperience" in the industry, we are passionate and committed to provide quality products whilst ensuring the welfare of our hens. Sunny Queen is one of the most well-known, and well-loved food brands in the country. From humble beginnings at a local farmer’s market, you can now find a range of Sunny Queen products in most supermarkets across Australia. Our products can also be found in cafes and restaurants across Australia through Foodservice distributors and are available in several export markets. Our vision is to deliver healthy, nutritious, tasty, and Australian made food which is easy to use and helps consumers to feel good about their choices. That’s why we offer the goodness of eggs in many shapes and sizes: from fresh eggs to liquid egg products and even ready-made frozen range – we have something for everyone! We also understand the responsibility that we have to our people, our hens, our customers and our communities to strive to continuously improve all our practices for the benefit of all. A career at Sunny Queen means becoming part of a working culture that recognises people development as crucial to our overall long-term success. Why not join the team that brings a smile every day to millions of people! Description Sunny Queen Australia is seeking a Senior Food Technologist to join our R&D team on a 12-month contract at our state-of-the-art Carole Park facility. In this role, you’ll drive research and development across various market segments, and experience collaborating with major retailers. We are consistently growing which may generate the possibility of a permanent role in this space. If you’re looking for a rewarding career with a business that's passionate about our people, our customers and product development, apply now to make your mark with us. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm (38 hours a week) Skills And Experiences As a Senior Food Technologist, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Oversee the creation of new food products by defining technical requirements, applying scientific principles, and ensuring high-quality production, packaging, and processing. Create and refine product samples, working closely with engineers, flavour experts, packaging specialists, and marketers to ensure products meet market needs. Drive projects from concept to first production, ensuring alignment with business goals and successful market launch. Identify opportunities to enhance flavour, texture, nutrition, and packaging while optimising production efficiency. Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing teams, lead NPD meetings, and provide regular project updates. To thrive in this role, you will have: 5 years' experience in the food industry, with a focus on new product development. Proven track record in developing and launching new products. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to work independently with initiative and flexibility. Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organisational skills. Sunny Queen Perks: A great workplace culture Annual salary review process A paid day off each year to celebrate your birthday! Free onsite parking Reward and Recognition program Opportunity for personal and professional development Beautiful offices and state of the art facilities Outdoor “chill out” space and pool table Monthly business morning teas with our CEO and business updates At Sunny Queen, we value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates of all backgrounds and embrace diversity in gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, ethnicity, and religion. Upholding our core values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Excellence, we empower every individual to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Sunny Queen proudly holds the Workforce Evolve verification from the Business Chambers of Commerce, demonstrating our commitment to fostering inclusive recruitment, retention, and management practices. No agencies please.