Laboratory Shift Supervisor

Vinarchy; Berri; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous wine allowance

Employee wine discounts

Work at the largest winery in the SH

Job summary

Vinarchy, a global wine company with operations across multiple regions, seeks an experienced Laboratory Shift Supervisor for our Berri team. You will lead a three-shift lab operation, combining technical testing with hands-on leadership to maintain accuracy and timely results for production.

You will oversee day-to-day lab activities, provide guidance, review results, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality standards during busy vintages.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Operations or equivalent.
• Three years' laboratory experience, ideally within the wine industry.
• Sound knowledge of analytical chemistry, microbiology, laboratory procedures, quality assurance and equipment management.
• Experience supervising employees and coordinating workloads and resources.
• Strong communication, organisation, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to safety, quality, accuracy and compliance.
• Leadership, mentoring or supervisory training will be highly regarded.
• A current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and allocate work across the laboratory shift.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to the laboratory team.
• Conduct routine and specialised laboratory testing.
• Review results and investigate unusual or non-conforming results.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues and work with stakeholders to find practical solutions.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration requirements.
• Coach and support employees through training, competency development and on-the-job learning.
• Coordinate shift resources and contribute to roster and leave planning.
• Lead team meetings, toolbox talks and effective shift communications.
• Champion safety, quality, food safety, environmental and laboratory standards.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve laboratory methods, procedures and ways of working.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Decision making

Problem solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Operations

Tools

Laboratory equipment management

Quality assurance

Job description

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Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy brings the best of these historic wine businesses into an exciting future as one exceptional global wine company.

Managing the entire wine supply chain, from grape to glass, Vinarchy produces wine in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, with employees across the globe.

Vinarchy’s diversified portfolio includes global pillars Jacob’s Creek, Hardys and Campo Viejo, alongside Grant Burge Wines, Stoneleigh, Jam Shed, Brancott Estate, Mud House, St Hugo, St Hallett and Petaluma. Our portfolio also includes emerging brands such as Greasy Fingers, Cupio, J-Harden and Dolly Wines, alongside fine wine brands including Ysios, Church Road and Bay of Fires.

About The Role

Great wine starts with great science!

We are looking for an experienced Laboratory Shift Supervisor to join our Berri team on a full-time, permanent basis. Working across our three-shift laboratory operation, you will combine your technical laboratory expertise with hands‑on leadership, coordinating people, priorities and resources to deliver accurate and timely testing that supports our production operations.

This is an opportunity to stay connected to the technical work you enjoy while building your leadership capability and having a real impact on how the shift performs.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Laboratory Team Leader, you will take ownership of day-to-day laboratory activities on your assigned shift, keeping the team focused, priorities moving and standards high.

You will:

• Lead, coordinate and allocate work across the laboratory shift
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to the laboratory team
• Conduct routine and specialised laboratory testing
• Review results and investigate unusual or non-conforming results
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues and work with stakeholders to find practical solutions
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration requirements
• Coach and support employees through training, competency development and on-the-job learning
• Coordinate shift resources and contribute to roster and leave planning
• Lead team meetings, toolbox talks and effective shift communications
• Champion safety, quality, food safety, environmental and laboratory standards
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve laboratory methods, procedures and ways of working.

About You

You combine technical know-how with practical leadership, bringing people together, setting priorities and keeping the team focused during Vintage and busy shifts.

You will bring:

• A minimum Certificate IV in Laboratory Operations or equivalent
• At least three years' laboratory experience, ideally within the wine industry
• Sound knowledge of analytical chemistry, microbiology, laboratory procedures, quality assurance and equipment management
• Experience supervising employees and coordinating workloads and resources
• Strong communication, organisation, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to safety, quality, accuracy and compliance
• Leadership, mentoring or supervisory training will be highly regarded
• A current driver's licence.

The ability to undertake shift work, reasonable overtime and work outside normal hours during peak periods such as vintage is essential.

Why Join Vinarchy?

Vinarchy is a place for passionate people to do their best work. We believe in empowering our people, growing together and celebrating success.

Joining our Berri team, you will enjoy:

• Generous wine allowance and access to employee wine specials
• The opportunity to work at the largest winery in the Southern Hemisphere
• A hands‑on role where you can grow your leadership capability while continuing to develop your technical expertise
• The opportunity to work closely with laboratory and production teams in a dynamic operational environment
• Being part of a global wine company shaping the future of the industry

Ready To Redefine Your Future?

If you are ready to combine your laboratory expertise with hands‑on leadership and take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your science, leadership and curiosity to Vinarchy’s Berri Laboratory team.

Vinarchy is committed to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Candidates must have valid work rights and will undergo relevant pre-employment screening.