About the Role

Healthy Food Crew is seeking a Graduate Product Development Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Epping, VIC. Initially, this is a casual position with the potential to transition to a permanent part time role that offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to launch their career in food technology and safety. We are on the hunt for our next Product Development superstar who uses technical knowledge to support creative thinking not restrict it.

This is not a traditional technical role. We want someone curious, practical and excited by the challenge of turning ideas into products that can be successfully manufactured.

You do not need years of experience. We are more interested in finding someone who is open-minded, willing to learn and ready to develop products the Healthy Food Crew way.

You will work across both human health food and pet food, supporting clients ranging from startup brands developing their first product through to major supermarket customers.

What You Will Do

- Develop new human food and pet treats from concept through to production.
- Turn client ideas and briefs into practical, manufacturable formulations.
- Plan and conduct trials, review results and recommend improvements.
- Explore new ingredients, flavours, textures and product formats.
- Communicate directly with clients throughout the development process.
- Explain technical information clearly and practically.
- Work closely with production, quality, suppliers and management.
- Follow established systems while identifying ways to improve them.
- Create and implement processes that make NPD more organised and effective.




- Help grow Healthy Food Crew’s product development capability.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:
- Has qualifications or relevant experience in food technology, food science, product development or a related area.
- Is creative, curious and willing to think differently.
- Is self-motivated, organised and comfortable taking ownership.
- Communicates confidently with clients and team members.
- Can follow systems while also improving them.
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of an established team.
- Approaches challenges positively and looks for solutions.
- Understands that failed trials are part of successful product development.
- Is willing to learn our approach to product development and manufacturing.
- Is excited by innovation in both the human health food and pet food industries.
- Has excellent comprehension, verbal and writing skills

The Person Who Will Thrive Here

- You are someone who hears a challenging idea and thinks: “How can we make that work?”
- You are comfortable experimenting, asking questions, learning from setbacks and adapting quickly.
- You may be early in your career or already have industry experience. What matters most is your attitude, creativity,



communication skills and willingness to grow with the business.

What we Offer

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Regular Team outings
- Regular Team lunches
- Fun and relaxed working environment
- Opportunities to grow into other areas and develop your skills
- On-going education

About us Healthy Food Crew is a small, dynamic team that is obsessed with finding the best possible solutions for our clients.

We hate unnecessary red tape, love creative thinking and work with people and brands of all shapes and sizes—from startups developing their first product through to major supermarket customers.

Everything we develop is health focused, whether it is made for humans or pets. We enjoy challenging ideas, solving problems and finding practical ways to turn great concepts into products that can be successfully manufactured.

We have plenty of fun along the way. We celebrate our wins, learn from our losses and work together as one team to deliver the best possible experience for every client.

We are not interested in doing things a certain way simply because that is how they have always been done. We value curiosity, initiative, collaboration and people who are willing to ask:

“Is there a better way to do this?”

Apply now

Ready to launch your career in food technology? We'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, academic transcript and a cover letter outlining your interest in food technology and why you'd like to join Healthy Food Crew. Apply today to be considered for this exciting prospect.

📌 Graduate Food Technologist (Epping)
🏢 Healthy Food Crew
📍 Epping