Senior Food Technologist

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Flavour Creations Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
About the opportunity

Join Our Team as a Senior Food Technologist – Drive Innovation and Growth

We're searching for a passionate and forward-thinking Senior Food Technologist to join our Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our company's growth and expansion into new markets by leading the development of unique and innovative products.

In this role, you'll collaborate with a talented and experienced team to manage projects from initial concept through to prototyping, scale-up, full commercialisation and beyond. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of our product portfolio across a diverse range of categories and technologies.

This position is ideal for a motivated professional seeking new challenges, career growth, and exposure to a dynamic and surprising mix of product innovations.

What you will need to succeed
  • Tertiary Qualification/s in Food Technology or similar.
  • 6 + years' experience as a Food Technologist.
  • Proven track record of managing projects from concept to full commercialisation.
  • An energetic, hands-on approach to product and process development with a drive to succeed within a supportive, team-based environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Industry knowledge, and a good understanding of the Food Standards Code, with an awareness of trends in nutrition, consumer, and food industry.
  • A background in developing nutritional products for general health and specific diseases.

Advantageous Experience

  • Formal training or qualifications in thermal processing.
  • Strong technical knowledge of hydrocolloids and their applications.
  • Experience coaching and leading a direct report.
About us

Flavour Creations is 100% Australian owned and operated. Founded in Queensland, by Bernadette Eriksen, for over 27 years, Flavour Creations has developed science-backed nutrition products to make nutrition easy, enjoyable, and accessible.  A leading provider of nutrition products for people with a variety of health conditions, including dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), today, Flavour Creations is expanding globally with trusted names in healthy-living and performance nutritional products.

How to apply

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the amazing team at Flavour Creations

If you believe you are the right person for this role please click on APPLY to submit your application. Only applications that include a cover letter outlining why you are the best person for this job, will be considered.

In line with our recognition as a world leader in quality and innovation, we're similarly respectful of stringent safety requirements and the cultural differences in the world of food and with our people. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Appropriate criminal record checks are conducted for all positions.

Please note: You must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this role and you will be required to show proof of vaccination for the common flu and Covid19.



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