Reporting: Headof R&D;, Regulatoryand Nutrition

Location: Kingsgrove, NSW

About Allied Pinnacle

Allied Pinnacle is a world-class flour milling and bakery business with more than a 100 year history. We bake the future from flour. Backed by Japan’s largest milling business, Allied Pinnacle transforms Australian grains into iconic and much-loved household products, providing market leading solutions from grain to table.

To continue into the next century, we’re searching for individuals that are keen to bring our values to life – Act as One, Better Every Day, Own It, Think Differently and Enjoy the Ride.

An opportunity currently exists for a Food Technologist– R&Don; a full-time fixed term for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct in-depth research on emerging food technologies,ingredientsand processing
- Lead the evaluation and application of emerging ingredients, technologies and processing solutions to support business growth and innovation.
- Lead flour and ingredient performance assessments to support product consistency and customer outcomes.
- Develop and optimise formulations across bakery applications, including breads,sweetgoodsand functional nutrition products.
- Applyexpertisein ingredient functionality, flourperformanceand baking technologies to solve product and process challenges
- Develop andmaintainproduct specifications, trial reports,



technicalassessmentsand project documentationthrough Optiva and Sensai.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
- Strong understanding of the bakery category
- Familiarity with food safety regulations and standards.
- 5+ years of experience in food product development.
- Deep understanding of ingredient roles (e.g., emulsifiers, stabilisers, proteins, enzymes, fibres).
- Experience in optimising ingredient interactions for texture, flavour, shelf-lifeand nutritional value.
- Experience with sensory analysis and consumer testing.

Why Join Allied Pinnacle?

At Allied Pinnacle, we believe our people are the key ingredient to our success.

What's in it for You?

- Be part of a warm, friendly and inclusive culture where people are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Gain broad exposure across a well-known Australian food business, working with products enjoyed by many Australians every day.
- Work in an setting where fresh pastries and croissants from the oven are part of the experience.
- Access wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access free onsite parking via our booking app, subject to availability.
- Feel valued through reward and recognition programs that celebrate contribution and success.

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