Our client is an emerging food manufacturer establishing a greenfield operation in Pakenham, with production planned to commence in mid 2026.

With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and healthier formulations, the business is investing heavily in research-led product development. Working closely with an external R&D; body, they are building a unique portfolio of next-generation products designed to disrupt the market.

The Roles

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this Senior Food Technologist role will be instrumental in developing a completely new product range from the ground up. The role will manage end-to-end New Product Development, from ideation through to commercialisation.

Key responsibilities include

- Leading end-to-end NPD from concept, trials, and scale-up to commercial launch

- Developing new age wet and dry sauce applications from scratch

- Collaborating with an external R&D; partner to accelerate innovation and technical development

- Conducting trials, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life testing

- Ensuring formulations meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

- Translating creative ideas into scalable, manufacturable products

- Working cross-functionally with operations, quality, and commercial teams





- Contributing fresh thinking, energy, and originality to build a standout product range

This is a hands-on, high-energy role suited to technologists who thrive in fast-paced, greenfield environments and are excited by true innovation.

Requirements The ideal candidate will bring:

- Degree qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline

- Proven experience managing end-to-end New Product Development in food manufacturing

- Strong technical expertise in relevant product category:

- Wet and dry sauce formulation, seasoning, and flavour systems

- Experience working with external R&D; partners or research organisations

- High creativity, curiosity, and a passion for developing new, market-leading products

- Solid understanding of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

- Ability to work autonomously while influencing senior stakeholders
- A proactive, energetic mindset with the drive to bring bold ideas to life

Contact

Please call Eugene Lane-Mullins on 0435 914 or email *****@aspectpersonnel.com.au to discuss these roles or other opportunities in more detail.

📌 Senior Food Technologist - Sauce Development (Melbourne)
🏢 Aspect Personnel
📍 Melbourne