Senior Food Technologist | Contract Role - 8 Months | Commence October 2025

Our client, a global leader in the development and supply of microencapsulated food ingredients, is seeking a Senior Food Technologist for an 8-month maternity leave contract commencing in October 2025

Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain a thorough understanding of the company’s products and their applications to effectively address and resolve stakeholder queries.
• Lead, coordinate, and oversee projects to ensure delivery within agreed technical, financial, timeline, and customer parameters.
• Provide input into resolving technical challenges relating to product design, performance, and application, with the aim of generating new intellectual property for the business.
• Contribute to the design, adaptation, and improvement of both new and existing products tailored to customer requirements and target applications.
• Create experimental samples and prototypes in laboratory and pilot plant settings, and support full-scale production trials to align with defined product specifications.
• Ensure all product developments and formulations meet the relevant regulatory standards for the intended markets and applications.
• Drive innovation by conducting process reviews, market research, intellectual property evaluations, and preparing business case justifications.
• Explore and evaluate emerging technologies with potential application in new product development and innovation.
• Build and maintain external networks that provide support in fulfilling the responsibilities of the role.
• Develop collaborations with universities and industry research organizations to advance joint research initiatives, access R&D infrastructure, and leverage available grants or funding opportunities.
• Plan, execute, and deliver development projects through to completion, ensuring achievement of milestones within budget and allocated resources.
• Manage shelf-life stability testing for new products and applications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A degree in Food Science or Food Technology
• At least 5 years’ experience within the food industry (or a related sector)
• The ability to manage projects independently
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

If this role aligns with your background and career goals, please click Apply today or forward your resume and cover letter to Natasha Donaghy – [email protected]

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently based in Australia and either hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid graduate visa.