Company/role:
Food/beverage manufacturing company
Based in the inner Western suburbs of Melbourne
Seeking an experienced Food Technologist to cover maternity leave
Casual contract till mid December 2026 (4 months)
Fulltime hours, Monday - Friday
Immediate start
Working Holiday Visas are strongly encouraged to apply
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with recent product development and product improvement projects
Conduct factory and laboratory trials
Support product formulation and recipe development
Analyse trial results and prepare technical reports
Maintain accurate product specifications and documentation
Collaborate with Quality, Production, and cross-functional teams
Ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
About You:
Tertiary education in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related discipline
Must have prior experience as a Food Technologist in a manufacturing workplace
Porven experience in product development and hands-on bench top experience
Strong technical understanding of food science principles
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple priorities
Available to commence immediately
Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1*.
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