Product Development Coordinator – Dairy Ingredients (Export)

Richmond Dairies; Casino; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Collaborative, supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading dairy processor in Casino, NSW is looking for a Product Development Manager to oversee product development across various dairy categories. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in dairy product development. Join a family-owned business and play a key role in shaping the future of Australian dairy ingredients for export markets, with a competitive salary of $95,000–$110,000 including superannuation.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in dairy or food ingredient product development.
• Knowledge of dairy processing, formulation, and quality systems.
• Ability to translate technical capabilities into commercial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects across various dairy products.
• Manage the technical pipeline from concept through commercialisation.
• Conduct product testing and performance evaluations.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Communication

Export compliance

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Dairy Science

Job description

Overview

Richmond Dairies – Casino, NSW

Food Technology & Safety (Science & Technology)

Full time | $95,000–$110,000 per year (commensurate with experience), including super

This role is located at our processing site in Casino, NSW and requires daily on-site presence.

Richmond Dairies is a leading Australian-owned dairy processor based in Northern NSW. We specialise in the production of high-quality bulk dairy ingredients supplied to international markets across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.

About the role

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects across dairy powders, dairy protein concentrates, frozen dairy products and other dairy ingredient categories.
• Manage the technical pipeline from concept through scale-up and commercialisation.
• Ensure all new products comply with international food safety, quality, and export regulations.
• Conduct product testing, formulation adjustments, nutritional analysis, and performance evaluations.
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Sales, and Export teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Maintain strong awareness of global dairy market trends and customer specifications.
• Optimise processes to improve yield, consistency, and product performance in line with customer requirements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Dairy Science (or related discipline).
• 3–5+ years of experience in dairy or food ingredient product development, ideally within a manufacturing/export environment.
• Knowledge of dairy processing, formulation, and quality systems.
• Strong understanding of export compliance and international customer requirements.
• Ability to translate technical capabilities into commercial solutions for overseas markets.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams.

Why Join Richmond Dairies?

• Play a key role in shaping the future of Australian dairy ingredients for export markets.
• Be part of an established, family-owned business with international reach.
• Competitive salary package: $95,000–$110,000 including superannuation.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive team environment in the Northern Rivers region.
• Apply now to help Richmond Dairies deliver world-class dairy ingredient solutions to global markets.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management and Marketing

Industries

• Dairy Product Manufacturing