Associate Product Development Technologist

Associate Product Development Technologist, Palmwoods

• Full-time role based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast
• Grow your career with clear development pathways and opportunities to support your career aspirations
• Collaborate across teams in a dynamic position that partners with cross-functional groups across the Australian Business

About Us

Join our team at McCormick, a leading food manufacturing site known for our commitment to quality and safety.  We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work environment that values innovation and teamwork. Our success hinges on our people, who are our greatest asset.  We put our people first, people who take what they do seriously but not themselves and have been recognized as an Employer of Choice.  We are home to some of Australia's most iconic brands including Keens, Aeroplane Jelly and Gourmet Garden and we are proud to be The Future of Flavor

Benefits

• Work from home: We have listened and allow you to decide where you work up to 50% of your time.
• A supportive culture & work-life balance: enjoy a workplace that prioritizes your well-being, offering flexible schedules to ensure you can balance work and personal life seamlessly.
• Health & Wellness Initiatives: Access a variety of programs focused on your physical and mental well-being, including fitness challenges and wellness workshops.
• Community Engagement: Be part of a team that gives back Participate in regional and local charity events and make a positive impact in our community.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Benefit from generous paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements, along with a supportive program to help you transition back to work as a new parent.
• Employee Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our comprehensive recognition and rewards program, highlighting your contributions and hard work.
• Engagement Activities: Enjoy regular fun-filled events like food trucks, coffee vans, and BBQs to foster camaraderie and team spirit.
• Flexible Novated Lease Options: Take advantage of novated lease programs with SG Fleet and Toyota for a convenient way to manage your vehicle expenses.

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Associate Product Development Technologist to join our R&D team based in Palmwoods on the Sunshine Coast. Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will interact with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to execute research and development activities related to new products and existing product improvements in accordance with customer or stakeholder requirements.

The responsibilities of the role will include but not be limited to;

• Bench development of new and existing products as per internal or external project briefs
• Preparation of interim and final specification for approval by Regulatory and as per customer requirements
• Support with internal maintenance and improvement projects such as CCI and raw material supply.
• Attend cross functional meetings and work to deliver projects on time
• Support product commercialisation process and execution of trials
• Interact with suppliers to keep up with new technologies and trends

Ideal Candidate

You're a passionate and detail-oriented R&D professional with a strong foundation in food product development, ready to take the next step in your career. You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working across teams to bring innovative products to life.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• 3–5 years of hands-on R&D experience in a food production, FMCG industry
• A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to bench development and product trials
• Strong communication and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Commercial
• A proactive mindset, with a willingness to support internal improvement initiatives and stay up to date with industry trends and supplier innovations
• Technical proficiency, including Microsoft Office

How to Apply

If you are excited by the opportunity to innovate product development in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you   Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications by close of business Friday, 17 October 2025.

Please note that due to our comprehensive recruitment process we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries regarding the status of your application.   Only qualified candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted following interview.   Our recruitment process will commence from the date the position is advertised and may be filled prior to the closing date.  Thank you for your understanding and interest in this position.

McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties, and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to line managers at McCormick.