Food and Beverage Technician

2 weeks ago

Urrbrae, South Australia The Australian Wine Research Institute Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Food and Beverage Technician

Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) – Affinity Labs

Waite Campus, Adelaide | 35-hour week | Where science meets purpose


About us

The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is the grape and wine industry's own research organisation, supporting a sustainable and successful industry through world-class research, practical solutions and knowledge transfer.

Affinity Labs, the commercial arm of the AWRI, offers advanced analytical and consulting services to the food and beverage industry. With a team of scientists, engineers and analysts, we develop customised solutions for a wide range of products.

At AWRI, our values guide everything we do:

  • Excellence – delivering results that matter
  • Integrity – acting with honesty, accountability and rigour
  • Passion – celebrating achievements, creativity and continuous learning

About the role

Applications are invited for a Food and Beverage Technician within the Affinity Labs Project Team.

In this appointment, you will work closely with producers and suppliers, providing technical support, consulting services, and small-scale production services.

This role provides hands-on support for a diverse range of projects, both in the laboratory and the field. Examples may include product formulation and benchmarking of beverage packaging materials and additives.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning, executing, and reporting on project activities
  • Supporting sensory and analytical methods in collaboration with our Sensory team
  • Delivering technical input into analytical, microbiology, and bioscience projects
  • Managing experimental design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results
  • Providing high-quality communication and service to clients and stakeholders
  • Upholding food safety, WHS, and AWRI project management standards

About you

To be successful, you will bring:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Food Science (or similar – essential)
  • Qualifications/experience in food & beverage biological and aseptic techniques, plus sensory analysis methods (highly desirable)
  • Experience in food & beverage production, development, or QA (desirable)
  • Knowledge of microbiological analysis methods & food safety regulations (beneficial)
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary team

What success looks like (KPIs & outcomes):

  • Timely and accurate delivery of project outcomes
  • Strong industry stakeholder satisfaction and engagement
  • Application of rigorous scientific and sensory methods to trials
  • Contribution to innovation in food, beverage and sustainability projects
  • Compliance with AWRI's values, quality, and safety standards

Why work with us?

AWRI is more than a workplace – it's a community. As an employer of choice, we support your professional and personal growth with:

  • Flexibility: 35-hour work week + support to balance work and life
  • Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (staff & families), subsidised Yoga/Pilates, and group training sessions
  • Perks: Free social club membership or Entertainment Book subscription
  • Salary packaging: Boost your take-home pay as a not-for-profit employee
  • Location: Stunning Waite Campus with bushwalking tracks, café, and free parking

How to apply

Be part of a team where science meets purpose and people thrive.

A full position description is available at:

Or alternatively contact Julian Snook for a copy.

For more information, please contact:

Julian Snook, HR Specialist –

  • Applications will be assessed as they are received
  • Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis
  • Applications close COB, Friday 10 October 2025
  • Only applications submitted via Seek will be accepted
  • AWRI may elect to extend the advertising period if required and or close the advertisement early if filled prior.
  • No Recruitment Agencies Please

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