Product Development Chemist Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Product Development Technologist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Successful & innovative global FMCG business with a portfolio of iconic brands
Versatile & challenging projects within a dynamic team
Weekly discount on product, access to subsidised staff canteen, free parking

Successful & innovative global FMCG business with a portfolio of iconic brands
Versatile & challenging projects within a dynamic team
Weekly discount on product, access to subsidised staff canteen, free parking

Leverage your credentials and passion as a Product Technologist for Australia’s leading ice-cream company - Peters Ice-cream

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Customer Development Executive - Pharmacy

at Colgate Palmolive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Opportunity to work with Multinational Company

Opportunity to work with Multinational Company

Please note that this is a 12 month contract role.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

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Listed twelve days ago

Product Development Technologist (fixed term contract to Dec 2027)

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Are you someone passionate about developing innovative food products and managing projects from concept to launch?

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Product Development Technologist

at Peters Ice Cream

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mulgrave, Melbourne VIC

Successful & innovative global FMCG business with a portfolio of iconic brands
Versatile & challenging projects within a dynamic team
Weekly discount on product, access to subsidised staff canteen, free parking

Successful & innovative global FMCG business with a portfolio of iconic brands
Versatile & challenging projects within a dynamic team
Weekly discount on product, access to subsidised staff canteen, free parking

Leverage your credentials and passion as a Product Technologist for Australia’s leading ice-cream company - Peters Ice-cream

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

17d ago

Listed two days ago

Quality Associate (QA)

at NW Professional Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ravenhall, Melbourne VIC

Temp to Perm opportunity
Immediate start available
Ravenhall location

Temp to Perm opportunity
Immediate start available
Ravenhall location

Seeking experienced QA for an immediate start. Possibility of full time conversion after 5 months. Ravenhall location.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Customer Development Executive - Pharmacy

at Colgate Palmolive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Opportunity to work with Multinational Company

Opportunity to work with Multinational Company

Please note that this is a 12 month contract role.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

17d ago

Listed five days ago

Quality Specialist

at Wesfarmers Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Docklands, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across portfolio
12-month fixed term parental leave contract
Flexible hybrid working arrangement for better work-life balance

Ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across portfolio
12-month fixed term parental leave contract
Flexible hybrid working arrangement for better work-life balance

Maintain quality standards, manage QMS, and support product compliance across sourcing, development, and launch.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

R&D Regional Systems Analyst

at PERSOL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wodonga, Yarra Valley & High Country VIC(Hybrid)

12 month role
Hybrid Role
Attractive hourly rate

12 month role
Hybrid Role
Attractive hourly rate

Kick-start your career in food science, product development, and business transformation with one of the world's leading FMCG organisations.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Quality Control Lab Technician (18 month fixed term)

at Blackmores

This is a Contract/Temp job

Braeside, Melbourne VIC

Good opportunity for an early careered lab technician with working rights
Mental health support for you and your family through our Sonder assistance

Good opportunity for an early careered lab technician with working rights
Mental health support for you and your family through our Sonder assistance

We are hiring for a chemistry graduate or a junior lab technician who is keen join us on an eighteen-month fixed term as a QC Lab Technician

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Quality Assurance Associate

at OncoRes Medical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nedlands, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

A rare opportunity to help develop a novel, disruptive medical product that will impact the lives of millions of people around the world.

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Graduate Program

at VFV Pty Ltd.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mitcham, Melbourne VIC

$72,500 per year

A fantastic team environment
Get Experience in critical roles before deciding your career path
Work with Australia's largest Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies

A fantastic team environment
Get Experience in critical roles before deciding your career path
Work with Australia's largest Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies

A great introduction to the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industry in Australia. Get experience in critical roles with

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Laboratory Analyst - Sarina Distillery

at Wilmar BioEthanol (Australia) Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sarina, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

Bioethanol Distillery at Plane Creek

Develop your career with experience working in renewable energy
Supportive team with competitive pay and benefits
Develop your technical skills with hands-on laboratory experience

Develop your career with experience working in renewable energy
Supportive team with competitive pay and benefits
Develop your technical skills with hands-on laboratory experience

Build your laboratory career in beautiful Sarina with great benefits, renewable industry growth and a supportive team culture.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Innovation Technologist

at Patties Foods Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pakenham, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC(Hybrid)

12 Month Fixed Term Contract in a supportive, high-performing team
Design and deliver-use your creativity and bring new products to life!
Research, develop, create & test new food products for Australia!

12 Month Fixed Term Contract in a supportive, high-performing team
Design and deliver-use your creativity and bring new products to life!
Research, develop, create & test new food products for Australia!

Utilise your Food Technology or Pastry expertise to help develop recipes for one of Australia's most iconic pie brands — Patties Foods.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Process Quality Technologists (Afternoon & Night Shift)

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murarrie, Brisbane QLD

12 month fixed term contract, offering full time hours and entitlements
2 shifts available - Afternoons & Nights
Global organisation with multiple sites across Australia and worldwide

12 month fixed term contract, offering full time hours and entitlements
2 shifts available - Afternoons & Nights
Global organisation with multiple sites across Australia and worldwide

Ideal for manufacturing professionals with strong QA/food safety skills, experienced in RCA, non-conformance, complaints, and process improvement.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13d ago

Listed nine days ago

Graduate Business Analyst - R&D

at Gallant Collective

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

An entry-level/global transformation analyst role for someone from a scientific or food product background who wants to move into business systems

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago

Listed five days ago

Quality Control Analyst - 12 month contract

at Virbac Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW

Global Animal Health Company
12 Month Contract
Great Company Culture

Global Animal Health Company
12 Month Contract
Great Company Culture

QC Analyst wanted on a 12 month contract: bring your experience and leadership to a great team.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Account Manager - Health (12-month fixed-term contract)

at Ingredients Plus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Waverley, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Manage key health accounts in a growing ANZ ingredients business
12‑month fixed‑term role with potential for permanency
High‑energy, supportive team with strong culture and development focus

Manage key health accounts in a growing ANZ ingredients business
12‑month fixed‑term role with potential for permanency
High‑energy, supportive team with strong culture and development focus

Drive growth across key health accounts in a dynamic ingredients business. 12‑month FTC, immediate start.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

20d ago

Listed two days ago

Sales/Research Analyst

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Anakie, South West Coast VIC(Hybrid)

Permanent Opportunity
Excellent team culture!
Hybrid role

Permanent Opportunity
Excellent team culture!
Hybrid role

Conduct market research, monitor global industry developments, analyze sales and formulation data

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Sales(Sales)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

QC Technician - Warehouse

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ringwood, Melbourne VIC

$32/hr (incl. casual loading)

Based in Eastern suburbs
Must have prior experience in GMP environment
Casual, fulltime contract (Monday - Friday)

Based in Eastern suburbs
Must have prior experience in GMP environment
Casual, fulltime contract (Monday - Friday)

Receipt and sampling of incoming goods and raw materials. Lift upto 25kg. Follow GMP standards.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Chemical Service Technician

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Smithfield, Sydney NSW

AUD 45 - 55 per hour, $44–$45 + super, start ASAP

Manage on-site chemical programmes, ensuring performance and reliability
Carry out water testing, interpret results, and adjust treatments
Troubleshoot plant issues, liaise with operators, and ensure smooth daily ops

Manage on-site chemical programmes, ensuring performance and reliability
Carry out water testing, interpret results, and adjust treatments
Troubleshoot plant issues, liaise with operators, and ensure smooth daily ops

Technical Chemical Service Technician | Site-based | Smithfield | Water treatment & chemical programmes | Global chemicals co.

subClassification: Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Research & Development Assistant/Associate

at SpeeDx Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Eveleigh, Sydney NSW

An exciting position as a Research Assistant/Associate is now available at SpeeDx!

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

2d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Culinary Development Specialist

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sunshine Coast QLD

$35.15/hour

Monday to Friday role - no more weekend work!
Chance to transition to permanent
Apply culinary skills with food scientists on real‑world projects

Monday to Friday role - no more weekend work!
Chance to transition to permanent
Apply culinary skills with food scientists on real‑world projects

Exciting entry-level opportunity for someone with a culinary background who’s eager to work closely with food scientists & product developers.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

18d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Production Assistant

at Chrysos Corporation Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Opportunities to work in an environment that's transforming the mining industry.
Collaboration with industry experts.
Exciting career prospects and room for advancement.

Opportunities to work in an environment that's transforming the mining industry.
Collaboration with industry experts.
Exciting career prospects and room for advancement.

Preparing Chrysos jars and discs, assembling equipment and sub-assemblies, conducting acceptance testing, and assisting with warehouse activities.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty four days ago

Quality Control Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (extendable)

at Cosmax NBT Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dandenong South, Melbourne VIC

Join a rapidly growing business in the manufacturing industry
Be part of a supportive team with a collaborative and positive environment
Hands-on role with exposure to multiple areas of the business

Join a rapidly growing business in the manufacturing industry
Be part of a supportive team with a collaborative and positive environment
Hands-on role with exposure to multiple areas of the business

Play a key role in ensuring product quality and compliance by performing accurate testing in line with GMP and regulatory standards!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Production Technician

at Randstad - Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rydalmere, Sydney NSW

$40 - $41 p.h. + + Overtime

Start Now. Earn Top Rates. Join our thriving trades and labour network.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Sales Representative

at iNova Pharmaceuticals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bankstown, Sydney NSW(Remote)

4 days additional leave.
Health and wellness initiatives to support employees wellbeing

4 days additional leave.
Health and wellness initiatives to support employees wellbeing

iNova’s vision is to improve people’s health everyday with our trusted brands. Join us in our pursuit of healthy living!

subClassification: Sales Representatives/ConsultantsSales Representatives/Consultants

classification: Sales(Sales)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Pharmacy Technician

at Western Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sunshine, Melbourne VIC

Grade 2 + Super + Salary Packaging

Assist pharmacists in hospital pharmacy services
Support dispensing, imprest & ward supply systems
Involved in manufacturing and sterile production

Assist pharmacists in hospital pharmacy services
Support dispensing, imprest & ward supply systems
Involved in manufacturing and sterile production

Pharmacy Technician role supporting dispensing, ward services and manufacturing in a busy hospital pharmacy at Sunshine Hospital.

subClassification: PharmacyPharmacy

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

12d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Technical Officer Scientific

at AGL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Traralgon, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC

Manage plant chemistry performance to strict quality for a large power station
Parental Leave cover until December 2027
Wide range of employee benefits including discounted Energy & Telco plans

Manage plant chemistry performance to strict quality for a large power station
Parental Leave cover until December 2027
Wide range of employee benefits including discounted Energy & Telco plans

Play a vital role in the Scientific Services team, ensuring the operation & monitoring of water treatment and chemical plants at AGL Loy Yang.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Production Technician

at Finisar

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rosebery, Sydney NSW

Great location with secure onsite & street parking close to Green Square station
Afternoon shifts (2pm-10pm) with a 15% loading
12 month contract with potential to go permanent

Great location with secure onsite & street parking close to Green Square station
Afternoon shifts (2pm-10pm) with a 15% loading
12 month contract with potential to go permanent

Are you a chemical graduate looking for an entry role or a technician with some experience or knowledge in handling chemicals or using microscopes?

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

19d ago

Listed six days ago

OE / Continuous Improvement Specialist

at Alphapharm Pty Ltd T/A Viatris

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carole Park, Brisbane QLD

Join our Team on a 12 month contract!
Great opportunity for growth and development!
Global pharmaceutical company – see where Viatris can take you!

Join our Team on a 12 month contract!
Great opportunity for growth and development!
Global pharmaceutical company – see where Viatris can take you!

Alphapharm Pty. Ltd. Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combi

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Process Engineer

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

AUD 45 - 50 per hour

Contract with potential to go permanent
On-site role in South East Melbourne
Wastewater & process focus

Contract with potential to go permanent
On-site role in South East Melbourne
Wastewater & process focus

Contract Process Engineer role in SE Melbourne, focused on wastewater, chemical treatment and hands-on plant ops.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Senior Project Engineer

at Good Food Partners

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rowville, Melbourne VIC

$135,000 – $150,000 per year

Competitive Salary Range and located in a new renovated building in the SE.
Be part of a successful independent venture of Arnott's.
Be part of a knowledgeable, high achieving, experienced and fun planning team

Competitive Salary Range and located in a new renovated building in the SE.
Be part of a successful independent venture of Arnott's.
Be part of a knowledgeable, high achieving, experienced and fun planning team

Seeking Senior Project Engineer to support the development and execution of strategic capital improvement initiatives across the site.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

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