Laboratory Technical Assistant

2 weeks ago

Mildura, Victoria, Australia Zilzie Wines Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Posted: 24/09/2025

Closing Date: 24/10/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mildura & Murray VIC

Job Category: Laboratory

Zilzie Wines is one of Australia's largest and most prominent family-owned wineries. Zilzie is an energetic, highly ambitious company that thrives on the ability to continually improve their wines and processes to delight their customers.

Job Description

In summary, the Laboratory Technical Assistant is responsible for:

  • Assisting the Laboratory Manager and Senior Laboratory Technician in the efficient operation of the winery laboratory
  • Daily duties include routine analyses and managing analysis requests from winemakers
  • If required, act as back up to senior technician in laboratory consumable ordering and organisation of laboratory
  • Equipment calibration and troubleshooting
  • Supporting the training of vintage or laboratory new staff
  • Shift work required during vintage.
  • Sampling and conducting a variety of different laboratory tests – some of these include:
  • Grape maturity analysis;
  • sugars;
  • sulphurs;
  • volatile acidity;
  • pH and total acidity;
  • dissolved oxygen (DO);
  • carbon dioxide and alcohol; and
  • fermentation sample collection and analysis
Desired Skills and Experience

Qualities, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 1-2 Years' experience in Laboratory Environment
  • Familiarity with current laboratory technologies and equipment
  • Experience in a customer service driven environment
  • Intermediate computer skills with a sound understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite of applications
  • Ability to take initiative in interpreting analytical results and flag problems or potential quality concerns
  • Time management skills – the ability to meet deadlines and operate oneself in an efficient manner
  • The ability to self-manage and work autonomously and work in collaboration with a team

Desirable

  • Certificate III or IV in Laboratory Techniques
  • Qualification in chemistry, food science or related discipline
  • Degree in Chemistry or Food Sciences
  • Problem-solving abilities that reflect a positive and consultative approach
  • Experience in the Wine Industry or Food / Beverage or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industries

Benefits that you will have access to working with our team are:

  • Work in a positive environment that is passionate about wine
  • Receive on the job training and qualifications
  • An environment that supports professional career growth
  • Encouragement of teamwork, innovation, creativity and excellence
  • Workplace flexibility including accrual of Time In Lieu to increase leave days off
  • Supporting our employees to achieve their best is part of our VIBE.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION:

The best workplaces are those that value the opinions and perspectives of each team member. We welcome and value the variety that diverse cultures, minorities, genders and age ranges can bring to our business.

Please note that candidates will undergo pre-employment fitness for work assessment and drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment screening process.

Candidates must provide proof of permanent residency in Australia.

Our goal is to set people up with the skills so that they can make the Wine Industry a long-term career choice.

Applications for this position will close on Friday 24th October 2025. For more information regarding these positions please email us at

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