Candy Maker
3 days ago
Candy Maker & Packer – Exciting Opportunity
Location: Tullamarine, Melbourne
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am–3pm (No weekends)
Employment Type: Part-time → Full-time opportunity (Apprentice program: 6 months)
About Us
Founded in 2007, Designer Candy is Australia's largest handmade rock candy company. We take pride in creating premium, handcrafted candy and lollipops for retail, corporate, and event customers worldwide. Every candy product is handmade in our factory and showroom in Tullamarine, Melbourne, where a passionate team of confectioners and candy consultants turn creativity into delicious art.
About the Role
We are seeking:
- An experienced Candy Maker
- An Apprentice Candy Maker
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing team, learn the art of handmade candy, and build a long-term career as a Candy Artisan (Master Candy Maker).
What we offer:
- Friendly, supportive team environment
- Great working conditions in an air-conditioned factory
- Superannuation provided
- Long-term career opportunities in artisan candy making
- Hands-on experience developing exciting new products
Qualifications & Experience
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Good verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to follow product specifications
- Knowledge of commercial food manufacturing & hygiene standards
- Strong interest in handicraft and artisan work
- Start your career as an apprentice – base pay while you train to master a rare handmade craft.
- Must be able to regularly lift up to 20kg
- COVID vaccination is not a mandatory requirement for this role.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Assist Candy Artisans
- Manual packing & machine operation
- Conduct quality checks
- Follow HACCP food safety practices
If you are passionate about art, food, and craftsmanship and dream of becoming a world-renowned Candy Artist, this role is for you
Apply now to join the Designer Candy team and start your sweet journey today.
