Packaging Technologist

Who Are We?

We love seafood, but we really love people. They are our heartbeat, and our communities are our heartland.

Tassal is Australia’s largest seafood producer, processor, marketer and distributor, employing around 2,000 people across the country. Our purpose is Sustainably Feeding Tomorrow, which we deliver by responsibly farming salmon, prawns and barramundi in Australia and supplying these products both locally and internationally.

With more than 35 years’ experience, we are industry leaders, innovators and responsible farmers who prioritise safety, sustainability and community. Tassal is part of Cooke Inc, one of the world’s largest privately owned seafood companies, offering global scale, capability and future career opportunities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Technologist to join our passionate Innovation team on a part‑time basis (3+ days per week) for a 6‑month contract, with potential to extend.

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering Tassal’s packaging sustainability agenda, supporting our APCO commitments and contributing to New Product Development projects. You will partner closely with cross‑functional teams across Marketing, Innovation, Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure projects are delivered on time, in full, and aligned with our strategic goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with FMCG packaging experience who is seeking flexibility, enjoys hands‑on project delivery, and is motivated by creating meaningful sustainability outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Lead and deliver packaging sustainability and NPD projects
• Manage the end‑to‑end project lifecycle, including timelines, documentation, customer portal requirements, PREP assessments and packaging trials
• Facilitate collaboration across multiple stakeholders to drive progress and resolve issues
• Partner with suppliers and Procurement to prioritise opportunities across the packaging sustainability pipeline
• Ensure all packaging meets regulatory, APCO and internal quality requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring :

What’s in It for You?

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please note that applications will not be accepted via email.

For any questions or further information, please contact annie.hunt@tassal.com.au.

To learn more about our people, business and products, visit www.tassalgroup.com.au or follow our community channels.

If this is a story you would like to be part of, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.

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