- Permanent Part time role based in Rowville
- Hybrid working to support work/life balance
Are you looking for a part-time role that works around your schedule? Whether it’s
24–32 hours per week across 3–4 days or school-friendly hours spread over 5 days, this could be the perfect fit!
A bit about us
Melrose Group has been a trusted name in Australian health and wellness for 50 years. Our
portfolio includes Melrose Future Lab, our science-backed longevity nutrition range, and Best of the Bone, Australia’s premium bone broth concentrate. We obsess over quality, back everything with research, and stay ahead of the curve. We’re building brands that genuinely move the needle on people’s health—and we need brilliant people to help us do it.
A bit about the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer – Complimentary Medicine to join our team. This role is focused on creating and improving nutraceutical products from initial concept through to commercial launch. Reporting to the Head of Research and Development, you will take full ownership of both New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD), leading projects end-to-end. The role combines creativity and technical expertise, requiring you to design innovative, effective, and consumer-focused products while ensuring they meet all regulatory, quality, and commercial requirements.
You will be responsible for bringing ideas to life, managing timelines, and ensuring products are scalable and viable for market success. Working cross-functionally with teams across the business, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality products on time and within scope. Overall, the position is suited to an experienced and driven professional who can balance innovation with compliance and commercial objectives, while continuously improving product offerings.
Some of the key areas you’ll look after are:
- Lead NPD projects from concept through to commercialisation, ensuring products meet formulation, regulatory, and quality requirements
- Develop and optimise formulations for efficacy, stability, and sensory performance
- Manage project timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication using stage-gate processes
- Conduct research on ingredients, trends, and innovations
- Oversee product testing, factory trials, and QA collaboration
Some of the experience you might bring to the role could be:
- 10+ years’ experience in product development (nutraceuticals/complementary
medicine preferred)
- Qualification in Nutrition, Herbal, Naturopathy, or related field
- Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills
- Hands-on formulation and manufacturing experience
- Solid understanding of TGA regulations and claims substantiation
- Strong technical writing and scientific evaluation skills
Why should you work with us:
- Flexible Work – we understand that there is life outside of work which is why we are committed to providing a flexible work environment. Depending on your role this may mean the option
to work hybrid – in the office and from home
- Free products, staff allowance and substantial discounts on all our amazing product range
- We are united by a core set of values that we live and breathe each day – Permission to play, Be purpose led, Think future act now, Play fair & as One, Make it happen and
Communication is key
- Benefits program – Access to a number of health initiatives focusing on your Mind, Body, Soul, Occupational and Financial wellbeing. This includes things such paid birthday leave,
employee recognition program, paid parental leave and EAP (a free strictly
confidential service to support our employees and their immediate families).
If you have unique skills or experiences that don’t fit the list but could contribute to
your success in this role, we’d love to hear about them in your cover letter!
Ready to be part of our exciting journey? Click the apply button now! Applications close Sunday 15th May 2026.
Please note that we will be reviewing and shortlisting candidates as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier if a suitable candidate is found, so we encourage you to apply without delay!
For further information please contact peopleexperience@melrosegroup.com.au or call 9720 8221.
Pre-employment requirements: Employment offers are subject to satisfactory reference checks, a
pre-employment medical assessment, and confirmation of working rights. Applicants must hold valid
Australian working rights to be considered for this role.
