Asahi Beverages

Packaging Technologist

Asahi Beverages  •  Melbourne, AU (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Your Impact

We have an exciting opportunity for a Packaging Technologist to join our high-performing team based at our head office in Southbank, VIC. With exposure across Asahi Beverages’ alcohol and non-alcohol operations, this role sits right at the heart of our business.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, bringing a practical, positive mindset to support our commercial and financial goals. As part of a highly experienced packaging team, you’ll collaborate openly, share knowledge, and tackle technical challenges together. Curiosity, initiative, and a hands-on approach will see you succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Please note: This is a 24month Fixed Term Contract to support multiple exciting projects!

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Packaging Manager, you’ll support the delivery of multiple initiatives while contributing to projects across our packaging portfolio. You’ll take ownership of packaging materials and operations projects, working in close partnership with site teams and key stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the development, delivery, and optimisation of packaging solutions across our beverage portfolio
  • Building and executing structured, prioritised packaging plans to support key initiatives
  • Providing technical support to production and quality teams
  • Partnering with Marketing on projects and Procurement on value optimisation initiatives
  • Designing, executing, and reporting on packaging trials
  • Working closely with operations and suppliers to deliver strong business outcomes
  • Driving packaging innovation from concept through to commercialisation

About You

You’re a technically curious problem-solver who enjoys working hands-on in an FMCG manufacturing environment. You take pride in turning ideas into practical packaging solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and commercial performance.

Ideally, you will bring:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Science or Engineering
  • Strong technical curiosity and attention to detail
  • Practical experience in packaging development and project delivery within manufacturing or FMCG
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
  • Proficiency in SAP, MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Exposure to quality systems and technical documentation

Why Asahi Beverages?

At Asahi Beverages, we create more than drinks. We create moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. With a diverse portfolio of iconic brands and a strong commitment to quality and innovation, we continue to shape the future of beverages.

Headquartered in Melbourne with sites across Australia and New Zealand, Asahi Beverages offers an environment where people are supported to grow, contribute, and succeed. If you’re ready to build a meaningful career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Asahi Beverages

About Asahi Beverages

Asahi Beverages is one of the leading beverage companies in Australia and New Zealand, producing an extensive range of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages.

Our non-alcohol portfolio extends across soft drinks, mixers, mineral water, water, juice, tea, energy and sports drinks, with iconic and well-loved brands such as Schweppes, Cool Ridge and Pepsi.

Our alcohol portfolio includes both local craft and international beers such as Asahi Super Dry and Peroni, as well as cider, ready-to-drink and spirits brands.

Asahi Beverages formed in 2014 through the integration of the Schweppes Australia and Asahi Premium Beverages businesses in Australia and Independent Liquor in New Zealand. Our Group also includes The Better Drinks Co, a NZ based juice and organic soft drink business and craft brewer, Mountain Goat.

We work in a category with rapidly changing consumer wants and needs, which fuels our entrepreneurial spirit and our thirst for category-growing innovation. Our company has grown enormously over the past decade, and as we continue to evolve, we’re looking for people who thrive on collaborating, connection and building high performing teams and who are agile, adventurous and always willing to jump in and give it their all.

It’s an exciting time to join our company. We believe that with us, you’ll get the experiences you need to develop to the next stage of your career as together we build the Asahi Beverages and the beverages category of the future.

Keen to explore our current vacant positions? Visit our Careers Page:

https://www.asahi.com.au/careers/careers

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Southbank, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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