Food Technologist: Product & Quality Innovator (Hybrid)

bp; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health insurance

Medical care package

Learning opportunities

Job summary

bp in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Food Technologist to support the development, safety, and quality of BP’s food and beverage products across the retail network. You’ll collaborate with technical teams, suppliers, category managers, and operations to ensure safety, quality, and customer expectations are met.

The role covers product development, sensory evaluation, shelf-life testing, and compliance with FSANZ codes, with opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid office/remote setup.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years experience in food manufacturing, retail, or product development.
• Knowledge of FSANZ, HACCP and food safety/quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse problems and identify practical, effective solutions.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and motivated by working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and launch of new food and beverage products, including trials, tastings, and documentation.
• Support sensory evaluation, shelf-life testing, and packaging validation.
• Provide technical support during product quality reviews, audits, and issue investigations.
• Maintain and update product specifications, technical files, and nutritional data.
• Ensure all packaging, labelling, and product claims comply with FSANZ Code and BP standards.
• Coordinate product samples, documentation, and communications with suppliers.
• Maintain store documentation and equipment guides, ensuring procedures, handling instructions, and operating standards are clear, accurate, and up to date for safe, consistent execution in stores.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory updates to support the wider team.
• Provide general technical and administrative support to the Food Technical team.
• Manage the council to drive quality improvements and facilitating audit closures with relevant teams.
• Manage the creation and distribution of food safety record books.

Job description

bp in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Food Technologist to support the development, safety, and quality of BP’s food and beverage products across the retail network. You’ll collaborate with technical teams, suppliers, category managers, and operations to ensure safety, quality, and customer expectations are met.

The role covers product development, sensory evaluation, shelf-life testing, and compliance with FSANZ codes, with opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid office/remote setup.