Sensory Specialist

Kraft Heinz; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a part-time Sensory Insights Specialist to join the Marketing team, based in Southbank. This permanent role runs until the end of 2026 with flexible work arrangements and a focus on career growth.

You will design and execute sensory studies, lead trained panels, partner with brand and R&D, analyze data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for project teams, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in sensory science, sensory research, or closely related consumer insights work.
• Experience designing and executing sensory studies and leading trained panel activity.
• Experience in sensory data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of sensory science principles and methodologies.
• Strong analytical capability, including interpretation of sensory data and translation into recommendations.
• Project management capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed timelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute sensory studies for assigned projects, including descriptive analysis, product evaluation, and other fit-for-purpose sensory methodologies
• Lead sensory panels for assigned workstreams, including session planning, setup, facilitation, and adherence to agreed protocols
• Partner with brand, R&D, and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify business questions, define success criteria, and align sensory approaches to project needs
• Analyze and interpret sensory data, identify implications, and translate results into clear recommendations for project teams
• Prepare study outputs, including summaries, tables, charts, and presentations, in a way that supports decision-making
• Monitor panel and data quality using appropriate statistical and quality-control approaches, and implement corrective actions where needed
• Coordinate project timelines, testing schedules, and study logistics to ensure high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent projects
• Work effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure clarity on objectives, timelines, and deliverables

Skills

Sensory science

Sensory data analysis

Project management

MS Office (PowerPoint & Excel)

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/ Chemistry/ Psychology

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint & Excel)

Job description

• Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz!
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Job Description

Sensory Insights Specialist

• Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz!
• Flexible work arrangement - Part time position
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Kickstart Your Career with Kraft Heinz!

Are you looking to grow your career in Marketing? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Sensory Insights Specialist to join our Marketing team, based in Southbank.

This is a part time contract position until the end of 2026.

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key Position Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Plan and execute sensory studies for assigned projects, including descriptive analysis, product evaluation, and other fit-for-purpose sensory methodologies


• Lead sensory panels for assigned workstreams, including session planning, setup, facilitation, and adherence to agreed protocols


• Partner with brand, R&D, and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify business questions, define success criteria, and align sensory approaches to project needs


• Analyze and interpret sensory data, identify implications, and translate results into clear recommendations for project teams


• Prepare study outputs, including summaries, tables, charts, and presentations, in a way that supports decision-making


• Monitor panel and data quality using appropriate statistical and quality-control approaches, and implement corrective actions where needed


• Coordinate project timelines, testing schedules, and study logistics to ensure high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent projects


• Work effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure clarity on objectives, timelines, and deliverables

What You'll Bring

• experience in sensory science, sensory research, or closely related consumer insights work


• Experience designing and executing sensory studies and leading trained panel activity


• Experience in sensory data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.


• Strong understanding of sensory science principles and sensory methodologies.


• Strong analytical capability, including interpretation of sensory data and translation into recommendations


• Project management capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed timelines


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present insights clearly and credibly


• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality, protocol compliance, and accurate documentation


• Proficiency in productivity and collaboration tools such as MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel


• Ability to work successfully within a multi-disciplinary environment and contribute positively in a team setting


• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Food Science, Chemistry or Psychology, preferably having majored in Sensory and Consumer Science

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're a Marketing professional, a collaborative team player, and passionate about delivering value, we want to hear from you. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this job posting at any time.

Location(s)

Freshwater

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.