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Calabria Family Wine Group, one of Australia’s leading family wine organisations and producer of Australia’s top wine brands, including McWilliam’s Wines, Calabria Family Wines & Deakin Estate, are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our Laboratory and Technical Services team in Hanwood. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values quality, and enjoys contributing to a team working behind some of Australia’s most loved wines.
About the Role
You’ll play a hands-on role supporting wine quality and production, working alongside winemakers and lab colleagues to help ensure our wines meet the highest standards. Training is available for the right candidate – what matters most is your work ethic, attitude, and willingness to learn.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Collecting and preparing wine samples for analysis
2. Recording results accurately using internal software systems
3. Assisting with routine testing and quality checks
4. Supporting bottling and production with food safety monitoring
5. Maintaining lab equipment and keeping workspaces tidy and safe
6. Pitching in with seasonal winemaking activities (fermentation management, yeast preparation)
REQUIREMENTS:
1. A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
2. Reliable and punctual, with good attention to detail
3. Physically fit and able to work on your feet
4. Calm under pressure and committed to safe practices
5. Comfortable using basic technology and following procedures
DESIRABLE:
1. Previous experience in a lab, winery, or food production environment
2. Familiarity with Ezy Wine or similar systems
3. Background in science or vocational lab training
BENEFITS of joining Calabria Family Wine Group:
1. Work with Australia’s leading wine brands: Calabria, McWilliam’s and Deakin Estate.
2. A flexible working environment.
3. Collaborative family culture.
4. Employee exclusive wine discounts and generous annual product allowance.
5. Access to our International wine partners’ products through our employee product allowance.
6. Ongoing training opportunities to build knowledge and career development.
7. Access to exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian retailers.
We offer attractive hourly rates, with additional overtime and penalty rates.
While we thank all applicants for their interest in these roles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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