Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic Australian-owned business producing some of Australia’s leading food and beverage brands, including Weet-Bix, UP&GO;, So Good and The Alternative Dairy Co.

The Fixed Term Role

Are you a strong project manager who loves bringing people together and turning plans into results?

Sanitarium is looking for an experienced Innovation Project Manager to lead the timely and effective delivery of innovation projects across the business.

This is a highly collaborative fixed term role where you’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities and keep projects moving from planning through to delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to work across different areas of the business, influence key stakeholders and play an important role in delivering our innovation agenda.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across different areas of the business, influence key stakeholders and play an important role in delivering our innovation agenda.

You will:

- Lead the delivery of approved innovation projects.
- Bring together cross-functional teams to achieve agreed business objectives.
- Develop clear project plans and manage resources effectively.
- Keep key stakeholders informed on project progress.
- Monitor deadlines, milestones and project deliverables.
- Identify challenges, make recommendations and keep projects moving.
- Coordinate meetings and resources across different areas of the business.
- Build strong relationships and create alignment across multidisciplinary teams

About you

You are an organised, proactive and commercially minded project professional who knows how to bring people together and get things done.





You’re comfortable working across different functions, managing multiple priorities and influencing stakeholders to keep projects on track.

You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience successfully delivering projects.
- At least three years’ experience within food-related FMCG.
- Experience working with or supervising multidisciplinary teams.
- Robust planning, organisation and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management capability.
- The confidence to work independently and take ownership.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
- A relevant bachelor-level qualification in Project Management, Science, Marketing, Management or Engineering.

What will help you succeed

- Brings energy and momentum to projects.
- Plans ahead and keeps people focused on key milestones.
- Confidently influences and gains stakeholder buy-in.
- Makes decisions and takes ownership when challenges arise.Communicates clearly and confidently.
- Stays organised and effective when priorities compete.
- Keeps projects focused on delivering the right outcome.

Benefits of working at Sanitarium

- Early finish every Friday
- On-site gym and complimentary access to a fitness app
- Mental health support for you and your immediate family
- $100 each year to support your wellbeing journey
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
- World-class growth and development opportunities and pathways
- A supportive, purpose-led workplace where you can make a positive difference

Please note that this is a fixed term contract from December 2026 to January 2028.

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📍 Lake Macquarie City Council