Food Science Jobs at Nestlé Australia
This exciting role is part of the growing demand for food science jobs within global food and nutrition leaders. Designed for candidates with a scientific background, this opportunity is ideal for those seeking a hands-on jobs opportunity for life science graduates who want to build expertise in quality, laboratory analysis, and food safety. Among competitive jobs at Nestlé, this quality operator position offers long-term stability and career development.
About the Company
Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company, operating across nutrition, health, and wellness sectors. With a global commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, jobs at Nestlé provide life science professionals with opportunities to build long-term careers while contributing to safe, high-quality food production worldwide.
Job Details
- Job Title: Quality Operator
- Location: Smithtown, NSW, Australia (2440)
- Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
- Work Pattern: 5 days per week
- Laboratory Environment: NATA-accredited
- Application Closing Date: 2 March 2026
Your Opportunity
This role is ideal for individuals with a scientific background who are looking to begin or advance their career in the food industry. The Quality Operator will perform a range of analytical tasks focused on the analysis of food products and ingredients.
You will work as part of a laboratory team in a NATA-accredited environment, with flexibility required to support other laboratory areas and work additional shift hours when needed.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Performing analytical testing and reporting accurate results
- Conducting sampling activities as required
- Validating and calibrating laboratory analysis equipment
- Supporting investigations of out-of-specification (OOS) results
- Assisting with sensory evaluation panels
- Coordinating the sending of inter-laboratory samples
- Providing relief support across other laboratory areas, including:
- Sensory testing
- Raw materials analysis
- Pathogen and microbiological testing
- Contributing to laboratory continuous improvement initiatives
What Will Make You Successful In Food Science Jobs
To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate:
- A degree in Food Science or a related scientific discipline
- (Candidates currently completing their studies or holding a diploma are also encouraged to apply)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in computer applications
- (Experience with SAP is highly regarded)
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks
- High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting results
- Genuine interest in working within a laboratory and factory environment
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
