Nutritionist

About PlanetHerb

Planet Herb is one of the trading name under AXR Group Pty Ltd. Under our own brand we make export supplements, vitamins, skin care products for Australian and overseas clients. Our in-house laboratory tests with FTIR, UV/VIS, GC, HPLC and ICP. Made in Australia for the world.

About the role

You will provide nutrition science input to product development and client projects. You will review dose levels, ingredient combinations and evidence for supplement products, and help make sure the nutrition claims we make can be supported.

Key responsibilities

• Review nutrient doses, ingredient combinations and upper intake levels for new products.
• Research and summarise scientific evidence for ingredients and proposed health claims.
• Support regulatory and marketing teams on compliant wording of claims under TGA rules.
• Prepare nutrition and technical briefs for clients.
• Support clinical or consumer studies, including protocol and data review.
• Answer technical nutrition questions from clients and internal teams.
• Keep up with changes in nutrition science and regulatory expectations.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in nutrition, dietetics or nutrition science.
• Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status preferred. Other applicants need strong evidence-review experience.
• Working knowledge of supplement safety and evidence grading.
• Understanding of TGA rules on health claims and permitted indications for complementary medicines.
• Strong written communication.

Desirable

• Experience in dietary supplement or food product development.
• Experience with clinical or consumer studies.
• Experience with systematic literature reviews.
• Sports or clinical nutrition background.

The person we are looking for

• Evidence-led, and says plainly when the science does not support a claim.
• Works well with formulators and regulatory staff.

How to apply

Email your resume to [email protected] with the role title in the subject line. AXR Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.