Product Development Technologist

About Chobani
Every fridge tells a story. This one is ours — and it’s getting bigger.
Chobani Australia was formed in 2011 following the acquisition of Gippsland Dairy, alongside the Chobani brand. Guided by our belief that food can be a force for good — and our purpose, Good Food For All — we make Chobani and Gippsland Dairy yoghurt in Dandenong South, focusing on food that’s delicious, nutritious, natural and accessible.
We’re building the next chapter of growth — investing in major site upgrades and new capability to meet demand and deliver on our aspiration: in every fridge, everywhere, every day.
Chobani is a place for people who like pace and ownership. We keep standards high, back people to stretch, and hire for attitude — if you set goals, deliver, learn fast and keep raising the bar, you’ll feel right at home here.
The Opportunity
This is where products come to life.
As a Product Development Technologist, you’ll take ideas from concept to commercial product — helping create real food for real people and bringing products to life that become part of everyday lives.
From the first brief to launch, you’ll be part of a team translating marketing briefs into finished products — adding your own creativity and technical abilities to shape formulations, lead trials and work closely with operations, quality and suppliers to bring each product to life. It’s a role for someone who cares about the details, with a focus on quality, consistency and creating products that deliver an exceptional consumer experience.
This is a hands-on role where you will:
Develop and commercialise new and existing products across Chobani and Gippsland DairyWork end-to-end across the NPD lifecycle — from concept through to supermarket shelf, delivering exceptional food to our consumersLead and support trials to bring products into manufacturingPartner with suppliers to source ingredients and build formulationsEnsure technical aspects of products align to Chobani quality, shelf life and sensory requirementsWork closely with operations, quality and marketing to deliver products at paceSupport product performance, quality and consistency throughout launch & shelf life
Your Experience
What sets great Product Development Technologists apart at Chobani isn’t just technical capability — it’s how they show up; you have a natural curiosity for how things can be better, always striving for a higher standard and quality of product.
This role suits someone who has already spent time in a product development environment and is ready to take on more ownership — someone who enjoys being close to the product and wants to build depth in a fast-paced FMCG setting.
You’re someone who:
Takes ownership and looks for ways to contribute beyond your remit.Has 2+ years’ experience in product development within FMCGA degree in Food Science, Food Technology or similar; dairy experience will be highly regardedExperience taking products from concept through to commercialisationExposure to factory trials, processing or manufacturing environmentsStrong understanding of ingredients, formulation and product performanceAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
You understand that getting a product to market isn’t one straight line — it takes persistence, problem-solving and a willingness to stay with something until it’s right
Benefits
You’ll work in a modern, state-of-the-art facility and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working options, wellbeing support and 18 weeks’ parental leave. Plus barista-style coffee onsite and weekly yoghurt giveaways.
How to Apply
If you’re looking to build your product development capability in a hands-on FMCG environment and want to play a role in bringing products to market, we’d love to hear from you.