Ready to help shape the future of flavour? We're looking for a Senior Product Development Technologist to join our Research & Development team in Palmwoods. This role will see you play a key role in bringing exciting new products and improvements to market for some of Australia's most recognised brands.
Why Join McCormick?
At McCormick, we're passionate about flavour and innovation. As a global leader in herbs, spices, seasonings and flavour solutions, we're proud of the iconic brands that consumers know and trust. Our Palmwoods manufacturing site is home to a talented team dedicated to developing products that delight customers and consumers globally.
Joining McCormick means becoming part of a collaborative and inclusive culture where creativity, continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged. You'll have the opportunity to work with well-loved brands, partner with cross-functional teams and help bring innovative food solutions from concept to launch.
As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a broad range of benefits, including:
About the Role
As a Senior Product Development Technologist, you will lead the development and commercialisation of new and existing products, translating project briefs into innovative and manufacturable solutions. Acting as a technical expert within the R&D team, you'll leverage your deep understanding of ingredients, formulations and manufacturing processes to deliver high-quality outcomes while collaborating with global colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders. You'll also provide leadership and guidance to two direct reports, helping to build capability, technical excellence and a high-performing team culture.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
You are passionate about food innovation and enjoy transforming ideas into commercially successful products. Combining technical expertise with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, you thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated by delivering products that delight consumers and customers alike. You will also bring demonstrated experience leading complex product development and commercialisation projects, along with the ability to coach, mentor and develop others. You will be comfortable providing technical leadership, influencing key stakeholders and driving strategic innovation initiatives across the business.
You will be able to demonstrate;
How to Apply
If you’re excited by the opportunity to help create and improve products enjoyed by consumers globally, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience by Friday, 11 September 2026
Please note that due to our comprehensive recruitment process we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries regarding the status of your application. Only qualified candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted following interview. Our recruitment process will commence from the date the position is advertised and may be filled prior to the closing date. Thank you for your understanding and interest in this position.
McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties, and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to line managers at McCormick.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is a global leader in flavor and one of the most respected and familiar names in the industry. In business for over 130 years, McCormick manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry—retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. McCormick creates flavors for a wide range of applications, such as beverages, snacks, dairy, bakery/confectionary, savory, performance nutrition, and health.
The McCormick name represents a trusted source of flavor in millions of kitchens around the globe—in homes and in restaurants. Partnerships with farmers and suppliers around the world allow us to provide great-tasting, quality spices with year-over-year consistency that you can trust.
Our herbs and spices come from 80 different countries, while our brands reach consumers in more than 150 countries and territories. Our passion for quality is matched only by our commitment to an innovative and energetic company culture. At McCormick, we believe in respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration, based on the highest ethical values for our employees.
McCormick is a team of 13,000 employees located around the world—and we’re growing. If you have a passion for flavor—and you’re ready to take a journey—come have a seat at our table.
