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:
www.awri.com.au/about_the_awri/people/careers

Or alternatively contact Julian Snook for a copy.

For more information, please contact:
Julian Snook, HR Specialist – [email protected]

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!

AWRI: Where science meets purpose