Scientist I

Posted:
5/31/2026, 10:07:18 AM

Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? 

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours. 

Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Cadbury, Philadelphia, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Belvita, Ritz and Toblerone with global revenues exceeding $36 billion USD.    

About the Role 

Working as part of a cross-functional team, you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete new product development, portfolio maintenance, and/or productivity projects, with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience. 

How you will contribute 

Based at the Ringwood and Scoresby site, this role focuses on executing projects across our confectionery and meal portfolio. With end-to-end R&D ownership, you will manage projects from initial planning and benchwork through to execution, including the review of ingredients and specifications. You will coordinate with the cross functional team, manufacturing partners and external manufacturers while managing key stakeholders and evaluating products.

You will also undertake development activities, including shelf-life testing and consumer test preparation, produce technical reports with clear conclusions and recommendations, and create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications. 

What you will bring 

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career, and the following experience and knowledge: 

  • Food science, product developer, chemistry, or engineering, ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market. 

  • Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager. 

  • Prioritising and managing activities. 

  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing. 

  • Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities. 

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD. 

We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.

In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Product development

Science & Engineering