Senior Food Technologist

Senior Food Technologist (Bakery Focus) - Regional Victoria | Food Manufacturing

Hands-on product development in a growing Australian-owned business with a strong bakery focus.

Our Client

Our client is a proudly Australian-owned food manufacturer and a modern-day success story in the FMCG industry. Known for their innovation, people-focused culture, and commitment to quality, they produce a wide range of bakery products enjoyed by households across Australia — including wraps, flatbreads, pizza bases, and other baked favourites.

With a strong reputation for reliability and continuous improvement, they supply major supermarket and foodservice partners nationally and continue to expand through sustainable growth and product innovation.

Due to continued growth, the company is seeking a Senior Food Technologist to join their collaborative R&D team.

About the Role

Reporting to the R&D Manager, this role plays a key part in developing and improving bakery products from concept through to commercialisation.

You'll thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, balancing technical food science with hands-on execution. This is a highly practical role — ideal for someone who enjoys being in the factory, working across trials, solving technical challenges, and managing multiple projects at once.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialise new bakery and flatbread products from concept to launch.
• Apply food science and process knowledge to formulations and scale-up.
• Work hands-on in the factory to trial and optimise new products.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate with internal production and technical teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with FSANZ, GMP, and food safety standards.

About You

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in food manufacturing; bakery experience highly valued.
• Strong technical and practical understanding of ingredients and processes.
• Hands-on, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Adaptable, solutions-focused, and comfortable working at pace.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Why You'll Love This Role

You'll join a stable, growing Australian business that values initiative, collaboration, and innovation. Working in a close-knit R&D team, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact — developing products that reach consumers nationwide.

If you're ready to take the next step in your food technology career, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Applications

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in Word format. To have a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please call Helen on

Thank You

CS Executive Group would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for this role. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of correspondence received daily, we genuinely cannot respond to each application—only those applicants being considered for shortlisting as candidates are contacted.

However, if on this occasion you're unsuccessful, please note your details will be added to our Talent Pool database.

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