Product Development Officer
Product Development Officer
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Job Description
Who we are:
The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australias largest integrated cattle and beef producer specialising in grass-fed grain-fed and Wagyu beef production. Established back in 1824 weve been doing this a while in fact were Australias oldest continuously operating company. Weve had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be with all the support training and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to. Were dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future and wed love you to join us.
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About the Role
Were offering a hands-on 6-month opportunity to kick-start your career in food product innovation as a Research & Development Officer (Maternity Leave Cover). Youll work closely with our friendly Innovation Team to help develop new value-added meat products and support projects involving ingredients packaging and product trials. Its a great chance to gain real-world experience whether youre fresh out of uni or looking to get your foot in the door and learn from a passionate experienced team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support product development through bench-top pilot and on-site trials
- Assist with shelf-life testing sample prep data recording and result analysis
- Contribute to research on ingredients packaging and formulation improvements
- Apply food science knowledge to solve technical challenges and innovate
- Collaborate across teams including QA Marketing and Operations
- Help prepare product documentation samples and internal project updates
- Stay curious and eager to learn in a supportive growth-focused environment
Skills And Experiences
What we are looking for:
- Genuinely curious about food how its made and how it can be better
- Eager to explore new ideas especially using more of the carcass and keeping up with food trends
- A natural problem-solver whos open to learning and taking on feedback
- Tertiary qualification in Food Science or a related field (Chemistry Biology etc.)
- Hands-on experience through uni internships or food industry work is great (but not a dealbreaker)
- Some knowledge of food safety and formulation is a bonus
- Comfortable working in a practical team-based setting
- Organised clear communicator and good at juggling tasks when things get busy
Apply Now to join the AACo Team!
We hope this overview has provided you with valuable insight into AACo. To apply for this position please submit your application via the apply button below. If you have any questions or would like any further information please contact us via .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Contract
