NPD and Research Coordinator

Work in the World-Class LaunchPad Team

Great opportunity for acurious graduate with an aptitude for discovery

Detmold has an exciting new opportunity to support the success of New Product Development (NPD) and research projects by coordinating activities learning project management practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams. It offers hands-on exposure to innovation design and development processes within LaunchPad.

In This Role Youll:

• Assist in coordinating manufacturing trials and learn how to scope and document project requirements.
• Support project leads in preparing dashboards and participating in design and testing reviews.
• Gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration across sales engineering marketing and operations.
• Deliver trials against key milestones customer requirements and industry and legislative compliance for trials and supporting project activities.
• With guidance from Project Leads support project activities relating to trials.
• With guidance from R&D Leads support initiatives relating to research and implementation pertaining to trials and testing.

What Youll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering Science Product Design Project Management or related field.
• Interest in Innovation Product Development Research or Project Management tools and methods.
• Technical aptitude and a practical problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong business partnerships.
• Desire to continuously learn and provide creative problem solving in a dynamic work environment.
• Interest in sustainability research and responsible product development.
• High attention to detail with strong time management skills to meet deadlines work efficiently independently and as part of a team taking ownership of own work.

Why youll love it here:

• Aninclusive team culturewhere collaboration is key.
• Opportunities to gain experience and grow in a global business.
• Work for a company that valuessafety quality and efficiency.
• Convenient near city location and supportive leadership.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified graduates.

Why Join Us

At Detmold Group were committed to creating a safe inclusive and high-performing workplace. Youll be part of a team that values innovation supports professional growth and makes a meaningful impact across our global operations.

Please note applicants must have Australian work rights.

While applications must be made online confidential questions are welcome by emailing David Ball Talent Acquisition Partner-

Applications close- Sunday 7 December 2025.

If you would like to provide a cover letter as part of your application please attach it to your resume and upload as one document.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.

About us

The Detmold Group is a family-owned and operated global business partnering with some of the worlds largest and most iconic food and retail brands to create world-class packaging for a better tomorrow.

Our business is focused on making a positive impact for our people our partners and our planet whilst keeping our customers at the core of everything we do. Relentlessly looking for ways to improve quality service and efficiency we are driven to improve the way the world experiences packaging.

Employee safety is our priority and we want our people to be100% SAFE and WELL.