Job Description
What You'll Be Doing Lead and develop a high-performing team of polymer and formulation chemists to transform innovative ideas into commercially viable technology platforms and products. Drive the innovation pipeline from ideation, formulation and prototyping through to scale-up and commercialisation, partnering closely with Marketing and Commercialisation to successfully bring new products to market. Provide technical leadership across formulation optimisation, raw materials, product performance and supply contingency, while using data, digital tools, statistical analysis and AI-enabled approaches to accelerate development and improve decision-making. Keep consumer needs at the heart of innovation, delivering differentiated solutions that create meaningful value for customers and the business. Our

Benefits:
• 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 Science, Chemistry or a related discipline, with relevant industry experience in formulation and/or manufacture within surface coatings or a related field.
• Strong technical expertise in coatings formulation, product development, testing and surface coatings technology,



including practical knowledge of paint application and field performance.
• Proven leadership and people development capability, with the ability to motivate, coach and empower technical teams to deliver strong outcomes.
• Excellent project management, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver projects on time.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to influence and collaborate effectively across technical and commercial teams.
• Demonstrated experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical methods and data-led experimentation to formulation development, optimisation, scale-up and troubleshooting.
• Solid digital formulation experience, including the effective use of structured formulation and test data, electronic laboratory or formulation systems, data visualisation and modelling tools. Experience using predictive analytics, machine learning or AI to guide formulation decisions and improve R&D; productivity would be highly regarded.
• A strategic and forward-thinking mindset,



with an understanding of emerging decorative coatings trends and the ability to translate new scientific and digital capabilities into practical business value.

About Us
For over a century, our Paints & Coatings brands have helped shape the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that define Australia and New Zealand. From protecting iconic landmarks to adding colour to everyday spaces, our work makes a lasting impact. Proudly part of the DuluxGroup and home to some of the region’s most trusted and beloved brands including Dulux, Berger, Acratex, British Paints, and Porter’s Paints
- you’ll be joining a team of passionate people globally who are proud to create, innovate, and lead. We’re consistently recognised as one of ANZ’s most trusted brands, and we’re committed to building better futures
- for our customers, our communities, and our people. 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. If this sounds like an environment you would like to be a part of, please apply online

📌 R&D Commercialisation Team Leader (Clayton)
🏢 DuluxGroup (Australia
📍 Clayton