Liquid Development Technologist

Job Description :

From humble beginnings to extraordinary futures, Diageo is centred on crafting incredible stories of ambitious possibilities. From our iconic global brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Tanqueray and Don Julio, to our local homegrown heroes Bundaberg Rum, UDL and Reeftip, we are a team of pioneers, looking to lead the future of our industry and brands from today. At Diageo, you will be a chosen custodian of our brand portfolio, entrusted with building brands for consumers to celebrate with in the moments that matter. Alongside you will be a group of ambitious, passionate and innovative people, who will help you to achieve extraordinary heights. Together, you will help us create a future worth celebrating.

What will your role be?

Innovation is a key driver of growth for Diageo Australia.

This role is key in ensuring that any liquid commercialisation related elements of Innovation and Product change are executed with excellence. This role has no direct reports however requires a large degree of cross-functional team management (70% commericialisation, 30% development)

This role is responsible for supporting liquid related activity on Innovation and Product renovation projects. It includes the running of a liquid laboratory where purchase for lab consumables is required. This role requires developing strong working relationships with the R&D Liquid Innovation team (based in Shanghai and Sydney), Australian Brand Innovation team and Supply partners across Huntingwood and Bundaberg manufacturing sites.

This opportunity is a 12 month FTC with a view to extend.

What does this role look like for you?

• Lead and complete the Diageo liquid commercialisation process for Innovation liquids.
• Complete the creation and/or maintenance of business-critical data within SAP and internal manufacturing systems for both ingredients and liquid recipes.
• Conduct trials and attend first three production runs to validate new materials, recipes and specifications.
• Document liquid trials, specifications, ingredient, nutritional requirement, sensory and shelf life. Ensure all artworks meet required mandatories and technical standards.
• Liaise with supplier to source new ingredients for innovation or cost saving opportunities (ITB and Procurement support).

What will you bring to the table?

• Degree qualified (Food Science/ Science or Chemical Engineering).
• 2 + years’ experience in product or liquid development or product commercialisation.
• Excellent knowledge of project management processes and practices.
• Strong Laboratory and Commercialisation skills.
• Knowledge in process and continuous improvement principles.

What are the benefits?

We are an organisation that creates products that are part of celebrations, and our culture reflects this.  At Diageo, you will have the ability to work flexibly to ensure you can unlock your own potential through creating bold plans and executing your vision.

You will also be rewarded through competitive salary and monetary benefits including bonus, flexible leave entitlements and product allowance as well as being supported via non-monetary benefits including an industry leading parental leave policy, volunteering days and workplace giving, and subscriptions to mental health and fitness platforms.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity:

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

At Diageo, we pride ourselves on our fast paced, bold and agile culture. In order to ensure we’re supporting the performance ambitions of our team, applications for this role will close 7th March 2025.

Worker Type :

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Primary Location:

Huntingwood

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-02-19