Group Head - Nutrition and Communications

Job Title

Group Head - Nutrition and Communications

Location

Australia - New South Wales

Date Published

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Ref #

408

Work Type

Permanent

Business Unit

Marketing

Our Story:

 

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet. The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy. 

 

Your Impact:

Our purpose is simple but ambitious: to pioneer the future of dairy for good. Through world-leading science and innovation, we're transforming the way people think about dairy nutrition from early life through to healthy ageing.

We're now seeking an exceptional nutrition leader to shape the next chapter of our science, nutrition and communication strategy across our global business.

This is a rare opportunity for an internationally recognised nutrition professional to influence product innovation, scientific evidence generation, health claims, professional engagement and commercial strategy across one of the world's most innovative nutrition companies.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to our Chief Marketing Officer, you'll lead our global nutrition agenda, partnering with senior leaders across Science, Innovation, Medical Marketing, Regulatory and Product Development to shape the future of our nutrition strategy and innovation pipeline. This is an opportunity to influence products that reach families around the world through evidence-based nutrition, scientific leadership and commercial insight.

This role combines strategic leadership with scientific credibility, allowing you to work at the intersection of nutrition science, product innovation and commercial success.

More specifically, you will be involved in 

More About You

We're looking for an established nutrition leader with extensive experience across Early Life Nutrition, Infant Milk Formula (IMF) and specialised nutrition. Your career has been built within globally recognised organisations where you've shaped nutrition strategy, product innovation and scientific communications across infant, paediatric or maternal nutrition portfolios.

Respected for both your scientific expertise and strategic leadership, you have a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, engage external stakeholders and translate evidence-based nutrition into commercially successful products and trusted consumer communications.

You'll Bring

• Extensive leadership experience within Infant Milk Formula, early life nutrition or specialised nutritional powders.
• Strong expertise in nutrition science, product development and scientific substantiation of health claims.
• Experience influencing innovation and commercial strategy through evidence-based nutrition.
• An established network across healthcare, research, regulatory or industry organisations, ideally with exposure to Asia and China.
• A postgraduate qualification or PhD in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health or a related scientific discipline is highly regarded
• This role will ideally be based in our North Sydney offices - we would also consider applicants relocating back to Australia with international experience and valid working rights.

 

Why Join The a2 Milk Company

The a2 Milk Company Australia is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace, dedicated to enhancing our team members' work-life wellbeing through leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care, and family wellbeing. This role can be worked flexibly, allowing us to support our team members in balancing their personal and professional lives. Our family-friendly culture aims to foster workforce participation, career development, and mental health and wellbeing.

 

Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page.