Laboratory Technician

We're 30 years young but we have more than 130 years of combined experience. The Dorrien Estate Winery is nestled in the heart of the Barossa Valley and is steeped in tradition and rich culture. We have a diverse team of passionate growers and winemakers, including some 5th generation producers. This combined experience means we know a thing or two about turning high quality grapes into wine you want to drink

With premium fruit from the best regions across the country, coupled with the expertise and experience of our team, every bottle of Dorrien Estate is crafted to bring you the best of modern Australian winemaking.

Dorrien Estate Winery is one of Australia's leading grape crushing and Winemaking facilities. With two sites located in the heart of the Barossa Valley, the winery also provides full winemaking and processing services to contract customers. 

The Winery is currently seeking casual Laboratory Technicians for the 2026 Vintage. Previous Vintage or winery experience would be well regarded, but full training will be provided.

Employment will be on a seasonal casual basis. Applicants must be available for the entire vintage period between January and May 2026.

Shift work, weekends and overtime is required.

A considerable amount of physical labour will be required in these positions working both indoors and outdoors. 

A Vintage Laboratory Technician will be involved in the routine analysis of juice/ferments and wine. 

You will have the following skills: 

● the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. 

● possess a high level of attention to detail. 

● work cooperatively in a small team environment

● accomplish objectives effectively within time frames. 

● highly motivated ethics, a good level computer skills and be a great team member. 

Who you are: 

• You thrive on the knowledge of performing at your best, whilst working in a safe and practical manner

• You are calm and level headed and enjoy challenges

• You deal professionally with colleagues, whilst also listening to customers and suppliers, and testing ideas and continuously learning

The benefits are good too 

• Once you are onboarded, you have the ability to work from home or the office

• Exceptional onboarding and training program to set you up for success, with ongoing support available from leaders and peers

• An exclusive discount card for Dan Murphy's, BWS and other Endeavour Group brands including ALH pubs not to mention discounts from Woolworths and Big W. Endeavour Wellbeing Support, our Employee Assistance Program that offers critical incident support, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, legal and employee assistance.

• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big.

If you meet a number of the requirements, wine on earth haven't you applied yet? 

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We're all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. If this job excites you - and you're close-enough on the requirements, reach out, we'd love to hear from you.

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