Food Production Technician

About The Team

Murdoch University is an emerging leader in food science research, teaching and commercialisation in Australia, with the development of a multi-year and multi-stakeholder strategy driven by a commitment to excellence. Murdoch University's Food Centre is located south of Perth in the Peel Business Park, with a new site, architecturally outstanding buildings, it is expected that the traffic of startup and existing food businesses to the Centre will be significant.

The SIFT (Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies) located adjacent to the Murdoch Research and Teaching building will be the focus of activities, operating as a stand-alone business unit producing income and economic impact, a place where constant industry contact occurs daily, alongside frequent interaction with Murdoch research staff and government funding partners.

Your New Role  

The SIFT Food Production Technician is responsible for the technical operation of food manufacturing equipment and production lines at the SIFT Facility. The role ensures optimal equipment performance, safe food production, and efficient delivery of services to industry clients and research collaborators. Operating within a dynamic and innovation-driven environment, the Technician plays a key role in supporting the business unit's commercial and research objectives.

Your key responsibilities will include –

• Promote Safety and Compliance, ensure food safety standards, and adhere to health, safety, and university policies and values
• Manage food manufacturing equipment, execute production batches, maintain records, support preventative maintenance, and drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency
• Provide primary technical support and training, work as part of a team with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to student engagement and experiential learning

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term (ending 06/2026) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $89,000 – $96,000 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 4% increase
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

For further information, check out our benefits and services page

Join us

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you'll bring to the role:

• Strong working knowledge of food manufacturing equipment, including maintenance and operation
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills in technical environments
• Understanding of food safety systems (e.g. HACCP, allergens, foreign object detection)
• Experience with high-risk food processing methods (e.g. cook-quench-chill, sous vide, kettle operations)
• Experience in technical food production role supporting operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g. BRC, CMFSR, WOW)
• Knowledge of food production documentation, specifications and cleaning protocols

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Prof. David Doepel, Director, Food Technology Facility and quote JR104314 as the reference.

Applications Close on 14/09/ :59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.