The Company

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 recent 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 quick-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 recent, market-leading products
Strong 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
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📌 Senior Food Technologist Sauce Development Cardinia (Cardinia Shire)
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