Job Description

About Us

At Yates , we don’t just grow gardens - we grow people, ideas, and communities. We have over 130 years of heritage and the #1 gardening brand in Australia and New Zealand, trusted by generations of growers. The Yates Group also includes Seasol, Munns, and Hortico , all trusted names in garden care.

But we’re more than just Yates. As part of the DuluxGroup , we are connected to a family of iconic, market-leading brands that protect, maintain and enhance the spaces and places in which we live and work.

Our real secret? Our people . We’re proud of the awesome culture we’ve built that is authentic, collaborative, inclusive, and full of energy. So, if you're driven by purpose and want to make a meaningful impact, this is where you belong .

What You’ll Be Doing

- Creating and commercialising cutting-edge new products across Yates’ home garden categories
- Turning consumer needs, market insights and emerging trends into new product opportunities
- Exploring new technologies, formulations and product formats to deliver differentiated consumer solutions
- Collaborating with Marketing, suppliers and cross-functional teams to bring new ideas to market
- Developing innovation briefs and translating product concepts into clear technical requirements
- Using technical evaluation and targeted trials to optimise concepts and validate product performance
- Building a forward-looking pipeline of innovation opportunities to support future category growth

Our Advantages





- Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup products and partner offers
- Stay active anytime, anywhere through our partnership with Fitness Passport
- 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks partner leave from day one
- Market leading learning, development and career pathways
- Access to our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
- Recognition programs that celebrate your impact

What We’re Looking for

- A tertiary qualification in Horticulture or a related discipline and experience in research and development
- Experience designing and conducting product or application trials
- Strong analytical, data interpretation and problem-solving skills
- The ability to translate technical information into clear, consumer-friendly content
- Excellent planning, organisation and project-management capabilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder-influencing skills
- A current driver’s licence

Why Join Us?

Progressing your career with the DuluxGroup means being part of a network of over 8000 employees globally who believe in our purpose to ‘Imagine a Better Place’

With origins dating back to 1918, we are a leading marketer and manufacturer of iconic brands such as Dulux, Selleys, Cabots, Yates and B&D; to name a few.

By joining us, you will be a part of a long term strategy to deliver profitable growth through brand leadership, innovation and customer intimacy . We are committed to internal mobility and growth while fostering an inclusive culture with flexible work options.

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📌 Product Development Horticulturist (Sydney)
🏢 Yates Group
📍 Sydney