About Nutra Organics
Nutra Organics is Australia’s most loved wholefood nutrition brand, based at Chinderah in beautiful Northern NSW, and is rapidly growing both nationally and internationally. Our purpose is to ‘deeply nourish 10M people’ and we are passionately working towards this goal every day.
We are a family focused business and a team of total foodies, obsessed with all things health, wellness, natural beauty and sustainability. We have an unwavering commitment to creating the absolute best quality wholefood nutrition products through our team of in-house nutritionists and naturopaths, and solving problems for our customers so that they can genuinely experience better wellbeing and confidence.
About the Role
Are you a food product innovator with a sharp eye for compliance and a passion for creating market leading wholefoods? We’re looking for a Product Development Manager to drive innovation and reformulation across our product categories – ensuring every product not only meets the highest quality standards, but also complies with national and international regulations.
This role is all about blending creativity, science and strategy. You’ll manage the full product lifecycle from ideation through to launch, ensuring excellence in taste, functionality and compliance. With a strong understanding for the Australian food regulatory frameworks (and preferably TGA listed product experience), you’ll collaborate closely with cross functional teams to bring new ideas to life while maintaining the integrity and reputation of our brand.
This is a
fixed term
,
full time
,
maternity leave cover
role. Commencement can be as early as December 2025 or 5 January 2026 start for a 12-13 month contract.
Key Responsibilities
Category Ownership:
Manage the assigned product categories from ideation through to launch, ensuring product excellence and market relevance
Manage the reformulation of existing products to improve quality, meet market demands and margin benchmarks
Collaborate with the marketing, production and supply chain teams to align category performance with business goals
Product Development \& Innovation:
Lead new product development efforts within your categories, focusing on innovative, high-quality products that meet market demands
Facilitate innovation workshops to generate new product ideas and prototypes
Conduct ingredient sourcing, recipe development and sensory analysis to optimise product offerings
Identify opportunities for product innovation based on market trends, consumer insights, and competitive analysis
Compliance:
Ensure all products in your category meet national and international regulatory standards, including ingredient verification, labelling compliance and safety testing
Oversee the accuracy of labelling, ingredient verification and record keeping for compliance with food safety laws
Stay informed on industry regulations and adapt category practices accordingly
Project Management:
Lead and manage product development projects within your category, ensuring timely and successful completion of deliverables
Maintain detailed project documentation, from project planning to post launch evaluation
Address and resolve issues that arise during product development or project execution
Education \& Training:
Develop and facilitate training for internal and external stakeholders on new products, compliance changes, or category developments
Lead employee onboarding and external distributor training for your product category
Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure accurate and compelling product information is communicated in marketing materials
Qualifications, Skills \& Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition or a related field
Proven experience in product development, project management and food regulatory compliance
Extensive knowledge of Australian food standards
Experience with TGA listed products/processes preferred, but not essential
A collaborative, hands-on approach with a passion for innovation
Strong communicator and problem solver with an eye for detail
Work Perks
🫶🏼 Working for a business with purpose (to deeply nourish 10M people)
💝 Monthly product allowance $150 (retail) per month
💻 Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
😎 Free access to all Nutra Organics products in our team kitchen
🎂 Wellness day off on your birthday
If this sounds like your ideal role, we are keen to hear from you.