Technical Manager

Senior leadership role across the Dulux Acratex business
- Lead a team of industry professionals
- Grow your career with the DuluxGroup

**About the role**

We're looking for a Technical Manager who is passionate about helping customers win. As a member of our team, you'll have the ownership and support you need to succeed, both from your leaders and your colleagues.

We're proud to represent market-leading, trusted brands and products, and we're looking for someone who shares that pride. If you're energised by working alongside team mates who have the same passion and drive as you, we want to hear from you.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and execute the Acratex Research and Development (R&D) roadmap and innovation pipeline that supports the overall Acratex strategy, ensuring it is linked to market trends and consumer insights
- Ensure the team is developing strong technical, statistical and formulation science capabilities to drive leading edge innovation capability
- Lead the development and introduction of innovative new products, product refinements that provide competitive advantage
- Deliver to regulatory requirements and product stewardship standards
- Maintain a safe working environment and demonstrate inclusive leadership

**Skills & Experience**
- BSc Degree with 10 years plus experience or PhD with at least 7 years of significant experience in an appropriate scientific or formulation role
- A comprehensive understanding of industry practices and standards with respect to Texture coatings and building substrates ie AAC, Fibre Cement Sheet, Polystyrene etc
- A sound background, and know-how, in formulation science and the principles and practices of chemistry
- Experience in fostering new and existing internal and external technology partnerships

**Why DuluxGroup?**

As a member of our team, you'll unleash your potential, grow, achieve and thrive with us.

We offer a fast-paced work environment that values collaboration, rewards high-performance, and inspires innovation.

But it's not just about the work - it's also about the people.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.

**Benefits**
- Opportunities to work flexibly at all stages of your career
- Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
- Let us cover the gap for you, employees with private health insurance extras cover can claim up to $1000 out of pocket gap costs annually
- Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our “Community Action Day” and other programs
- Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth
- 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from the first day you start working with us.
- Feel truly valued through our employee recognition programs
- Enjoy generous discounts on DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships

**Realising your full potential starts here**

At DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it

You'll work with iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

DuluxGroup is made up of six main business areas comprising of 50 well recognised brands, this opportunity sits within our **Dulux Acratex** business.

**Dulux Acratex** is Australia’s leading marketer and manufacturer of high build façade and roofing coating systems. Our render, texture coatings, protective membranes, cladding and specialty finishes add style, protection and durability to diverse construction and maintenance projects.

**_ Applicants must have sufficient working rights for this role._**

**How to apply**

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