About the Company Prestige Blending is a rapidly growing, Australian-owned contract manufacturer of high-quality sports nutrition products for leading brands in both domestic and international markets. We deliver end-to-end blending, packing, warehousing & distribution solutions. We pride ourselves on quality, integrity, and teamwork, with a strong focus on delivering results through our values: ✅ Momentum | ✅ Ownership | ✅ Relationships | ✅ Excellence Join a business that values its people and provides a supportive, energetic workplace where you can make a real impact. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Food Technologist who is passionate about product innovation and delivering high-quality outcomes. This is a hands-on role within our R&D team, responsible for contributing to New Product Development (NPD) from concept through to commercialisation, while supporting Quality to ensure products consistently meet design specifications. You’ll work closely with the Senior Food Technologist and internal stakeholders, including Business Development, Quality, and Production, to bring innovative sports nutrition products to market. What you’ll be doing • Support end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) projects • Interpret customer briefs and develop compliant formulations • Conduct bench trials and oversee sample preparation • Provide technical documentation, including formulations, specifications, and label information • Ensure compliance with Australian food standards, labelling laws, and regulatory requirements • Support product commercialisation, including pre-production and manufacturing readiness • Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Production, and Business Development teams • Monitor shelf-life programs and support continuous product improvement • Assist with troubleshooting and resolving production or quality issues What you'll bring • Degree in Food Science & Technology (or equivalent) • Minimum 3 years’ experience in New Product Development, ideally within food or sports nutrition • Strong knowledge of formulated supplementary sports foods (FSANZ Standard 2.9.4) • Experience working with nutritional ingredients (e.g. proteins, amino acids) • Understanding of food compliance, labelling, and regulatory requirements • Strong problem-solving and project management skills • Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across multiple departments • Experience supervising or directing laboratory or technical support staff (desirable) Why you will love working with us • Competitive remuneration • Growing business with genuine career progression opportunities • Quarterly team lunches & recognition events • Staff discounts on our products How to Apply If you're excited by this opportunity and believe you're a great fit, click APPLY NOW and upload: • Your up-to-date resume • Cover letter Prestige Blending embraces and values equity, inclusion, and diversity, along with a strong commitment to Safety. If you are looking for the next step in your career and want to work for a company where you are genuinely appreciated and supported, apply now! Please note that only those candidates successfully shortlisted will be contacted. No recruitment agency applications please.
