At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive innovation in food technology and develop unique products with a talented team.
- Company: Join Flavour Creations, a leading Australian nutrition company with 29 years of experience.
- Benefits: Exciting career growth opportunities and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team focused on innovative product development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health and nutrition while expanding into new markets.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Food Technology and 3+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 65700 - 80300 $ per year.
We’re searching for a passionate and forward-thinking 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 through technical support and 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 also build technical and business development tools to support our existing customers, as well as providing technical support to the production team. This position is ideal for a self-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.
- 3+ years’ experience as a Food Technologist.
- Proven track record of managing projects from concept to full commercialisation.
- Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail.
- 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, and a good grasp of MS Office tools.
- Industry knowledge, and a good understanding of the Food Standards Code, with an awareness of trends in nutrition, consumer, and food industry.
- To be flexible and outcome focused.
Advantageous Experience:
- Formal training or qualifications in thermal processing.
- Strong technical knowledge of hydrocolloids and their applications.
- A background in developing nutritional products for general health and specific diseases.
Flavour Creations is 100% Australian owned and operated. Founded in Queensland, by Bernadette Eriksen, for over 29 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.
Food Technologist employer: Flavour Creations
Flavour Creations is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for a Food Technologist to thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to take on new challenges while contributing to meaningful projects that impact health and nutrition globally. Located in Queensland, the company offers a supportive environment where creativity and technical expertise are valued, ensuring that employees can make a real difference in the lives of those they serve.
