New Product Development Technologist | Bells Creek

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business, renowned for exceptional quality and innovation. Specialising in premium Australian beef, lamb and high-quality protein products, Kilcoy Global Foods products are enjoyed in more than 50 countries.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit our website: www.kilcoyglobalfoods.com

Location: Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions | Bells Creek

We are looking for a skilled New Product Development Technologist to join our team at Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions at our Bells Creek facility. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Food Technologist—preferably with experience in raw meat proteins—to manage and oversee the entire New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, from initial concept through to commercialisation.

Manage in all tasks associated with new product development from concept to commercialisation

Plan, manage and assist in factory trials involving new product, new equipment and new process

Research, understand and sourcing of required ingredients

Plan, formulate and conduct benchtop trials

Design and conduct product evaluation and sensory analysis

To be successful you will bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Food Sciences (or similar)

Demonstrated meat protein experience (raw and cooked) in a similar role

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) experience preferred

Ability to display excellent judgement, drive, initiative, and sense of urgency

A minimum of 1-2 years of R&D Experience in the food industry

Demonstrated knowledge of HACCP,FSANZ, food safety principles, food technology principles

Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organisational skills

Demonstrated internal and external stakeholder management (essential)

Commercial and technical awareness of ingredients, process, and customer requirements

This is a long-term career opportunity, working for an enterprise business with Corporate Offices on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. We have recorded business growth of 20% year on year with sales in excess of $3 billion. We are committed to building a work environment that fosters an agile plus flexible workplace and where employee wellbeing is paramount.

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global food solutions provider, renowned for exceptional quality, innovation, and industry-leading sustainability practices. We are passionate about creating fresh, natural, healthy, and convenient solutions. Our premium beef, lamb, and high-quality protein brands are produced at our state-of-the-art Australian facilities and enjoyed by customers across the globe. If you’re passionate about quality and innovation too, we’d love to meet you. We’ll work well together.