R&D Manager

Australia, Queensland, Australia • Posted May 23, 2026

Job Type: Full time
Location: Australia, Queensland
Posted: May 23, 2026
Category: Operations Specialties Managers
Application Deadline: July 02, 2026

Role Description

About the Company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business that operates within the pet nutrition space. The business operates at scale with a broad national footprint and an ambitious growth agenda.
  
The pet food operation is built around a dedicated manufacturing site, winning major contracts with some of Australia’s largest retailers. The business is now investing heavily in capability uplift, automation, and plant infrastructure to support its growth ambitions. The culture is entrepreneurial and fast-moving, people who thrive here are commercially minded, hands-on and comfortable designing their own blueprint. This is a business with the resources of an established player and the energy of a startup.
  
About the Role
Reporting to the COO, this newly created role sits on the senior leadership team and is the business’s key technical authority for pet nutrition....

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