Packaging Technologist

Kerry; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Packaging Technologist to support ANZ packaging development across RD&A, Operations and Commercial. The role leads packaging workstreams for new products and reformulations, balancing technical outcomes with cost, compliance, and scalability.

You will translate customer requirements into practical packaging specs, support trials and scale-up, and ensure designs meet manufacturing and supply chain needs while driving cost and sustainability improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience in Packaging Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in packaging, food manufacturing, or a technical environment.
• Exposure to FMCG, ingredients, or foodservice sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging workstreams across new product development and reformulation projects
• Identify and recommend packaging solutions aligned to product, shelf life, and customer requirements
• Partner with Commercial and Account teams to support customer briefs and presentations
• Translate customer requirements into clear, practical packaging specifications
• Support factory trials, validation, and implementation of packaging solutions
• Ensure packaging designs are suitable for manufacturing, supply chain, and scale-up
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, food safety, and customer-specific requirements
• Develop and maintain accurate packaging specifications and documentation
• Support cost optimisation initiatives through material selection and design improvements
• Contribute to sustainability goals, including reduction of packaging waste and improved recyclability

Skills

Packaging industry experience

Food manufacturing

Engineering background

Education

Degree or relevant experience in Packaging Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Location: Murarrie, Brisbane, Australia

The Packaging Technologist plays a key role in supporting the development and delivery of customer-relevant solutions across ANZ. This role works across RD&A, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure packaging solutions are fit-for-purpose, cost-effective, compliant, and scalable. The role is responsible for leading packaging inputs across product development, optimisation, and customer projects—balancing strong technical outcomes with speed, practicality, and commercial impact.

Key responsibilities

• Lead packaging workstreams across new product development and reformulation projects
• Identify and recommend packaging solutions aligned to product, shelf life, and customer requirements
• Partner with Commercial and Account teams to support customer briefs and presentations
• Translate customer requirements into clear, practical packaging specifications
• Support factory trials, validation, and implementation of packaging solutions
• Ensure packaging designs are suitable for manufacturing, supply chain, and scale-up
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, food safety, and customer-specific requirements
• Develop and maintain accurate packaging specifications and documentation
• Support cost optimisation initiatives through material selection and design improvements
• Contribute to sustainability goals, including reduction of packaging waste and improved recyclability

Qualifications and skills

• Degree or relevant experience in Packaging Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in packaging, food manufacturing, or a technical environment
• Exposure to FMCG, ingredients, or foodservice sectors preferred

Key Competencies

• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong communication skills with ability to simplify technical concepts
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-led environment