🍬 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.