Key roles in bringing FMCG bakery products to market from concept to launch! Join a Company that is Genuinely People-focused & Enjoy the Benefits on Offer Relocation Assistance & Flexibility to Live in Bendigo, Ballarat, or Maryborough OUR CLIENT Join a growing Australian FMCG manufacturer driving innovation, quality and speed to market. Our client is a growing, Australian-owned food manufacturer with a strong presence in the bakery market. With over 200 employees, they are known for their focus on quality, innovation, and a collaborative, people-focused culture. Based in regional Victoria between Ballarat and Bendigo, the business is driven by new product development, continuous improvement, and a commitment to delivering high-quality products that meet customer expectations. They are also proud to support their local community and invest in sustainable growth. POSITIONS AVAILABLE Due to team restructuring and continued growth, we are recruiting for two roles within our client’s Quality and Innovation functions: Quality Assurance Business Partner – Product Development – newly created Food Technologist These roles will play a critical part in delivering new products, improving existing ranges, and ensuring all products meet regulatory, customer and commercial expectations. QA Business Partner – Product Development This is not a traditional QA role . You will act as the central link between QA, R&D, Operations and Commercial teams , ensuring: All stakeholders are aligned Product changes move efficiently through the business Compliance never slows down speed to market Key Responsibilities Include: Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will own QA input across product development and change processes, you will: · Own QA input across NPD and product changes end-to-end Ensure compliance with FSANZ, HACCP, BRC and customer standards Manage supplier approvals, specifications and document control Act as the key interface across departments , removing roadblocks Support cost-out, COGS and continuous improvement initiatives Provide technical leadership during product and process changes This role is about influence, communication and ownership — not just QA systems Food Technologist Working closely with the broader team, you will support new product development and improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Food Technologist , you will play a hands-on role in trials, validation and product launches. Key Responsibilities Include: New product development and product improvements Trials, validation and product launches Cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives Collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain and Quality You will be hands-on in bringing new ideas to life and ensuring successful product delivery. ABOUT YOU We’re open to different backgrounds depending on the role, but you will bring: Tertiary qualification in Food Technology or related discipline Experience in food manufacturing (FMCG preferred) Strong understanding of food safety, QA systems and regulatory requirements Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment For the QA Business Partner role, you will also have: Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Ability to bring teams together and drive alignment Confidence navigating ambiguity and driving outcomes WHY APPLY? Competitive salary and benefits Relocation assistance for the right candidate 100% Australian-owned FMCG success story Strong growth and innovation pipeline Collaborative, down-to-earth culture Opportunity to shape how QA partners with the business APPLICATIONS To be considered for this role please apply using the ‘Apply’ button below and send your updated resume and cover letter to CS Executive Group. For a confidential discussion about this role, please call Daniele on or Helen on . THANK YOU Given we appreciate the effort it requires to express an interest in response to a job advert, we would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for this role. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of applications we receive daily, we typically only make contact with individuals whom we consider as having suitable qualifications and experience to be assessed further for shortlisting. Nevertheless, all resumes submitted to CS Executive Group are retained on our database—you might therefore be contacted by us for suitable roles arising in the future. Please follow our LinkedIn page to be notified when we have new job opportunities: > PrintCopy LinkLinkedInFacebookTwitter
