HelloFresh

Food Technology Manager

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Role family: Engineering management
Seniority: Lead / management
Country: AU
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 31 Oct 2026

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Job Description

As the Food Technology Manager, you will oversee the Food Safety program, including the validation of new products, product changes, and new and current processes/equipment across all Youfoodz product lines. You will ensure compliance with Australian food standards, manage raw material to finished product specifications, lead and mentor a team of 3 Food Technologists, and drive continuous improvement and quality initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to have a high impact in a fast-paced environment. Based in Karawatha, this role offers the exciting opportunity to lead our food technology operations and reports directly to the Head of Quality Assurance & Technical.

You will…

Oversee the Food Safety program, including product and process/equipment validations

Lead and mentor a team of 3 Food Technologists, managing rosters and team development

Review and approve raw material, component, and finished product specifications

Ensure accurate creation, review, and approval of label information and NIPs in compliance with FSANZ and legal standards

Facilitate Food Safety requirements within the Menu Development (NPD) process

Lead Quality Squad and continuous improvement activities to improve quality metrics

Coordinate with QA regarding HACCP reviews and process/procedure updates for new products

Monitor regulatory changes via Food Legal and FSANZ subscriptions

You have/are…

Tertiary degree in Food Science or Technology

Minimum 5 years of food industry experience in a Food Technology role

Minimum 2 years of experience leading technical teams

Sound knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems, HACCP, and FSANZ food standards

Strong leadership, communication, analytical problem-solving, and relentless prioritization skills

What you’ll get in return…

The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company

Flexible working arrangements

Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth

Free access to Headspace

Internal learning & development

A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries

Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% Youfoodz

Onsite gym at the facility

Convenient on-site parking.

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: Permanent full time role. You must have the right to work full-time in Australia/New Zealand

Location: Karawatha, Brisbane - Parking On site

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits

((#youfoodz))

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