The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is the Australian grape and wine industry’s own research organisation. It supports a sustainable and successful grape and wine industry through world class research, practical solutions and knowledge transfer. The culture at the AWRI is professional, innovative and sets high standards. As part of these standards the AWRI offers favourable working conditions and an environment conducive to success. The AWRI has strong links with the wine industry and other research organisations and provides a stimulating and challenging work environment.
Applications are invited for a full-time position of Technical Officer to contribute to the quality and integrity of Australian wine through provision of technical support to grape and wine industry personnel.
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is looking for a passionate and driven early-career wine industry technician to join the Industry Development and Support group. In this dynamic role, you’ll provide hands-on technical support across viticulture, oenology, and sustainability, responding to industry enquiries and helping to drive innovation through extension and communication initiatives. If you have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a desire to make a real difference in shaping the future of the Australian wine industry – join us and be part of something exciting!
The ideal candidate will have degree in viticulture and oenology and practical industry experience of grapegrowing and winemaking production practices. They will be an excellent communicator and work well within a busy team environment.
For a position description please visit Position Description Technical Officer and for further information on the position please contact the General Manager Industry Development and Support, Mardi Longbottom (mardi.longbottom@awri.com.au) or email AWRICareers@awri.com.au.
Applications should be completed via the online application form at http://www.awri.com.au. Applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, with all applications closing on 11 October 2024.