The team down at Boatrocker in Melbourne's southeast is set to expand its brewing operations, and needs another steady set of hands.

With a focus on an extensive barrel ageing program and a strong background in Belgian style beers, this is a great opportunity for an experienced brewer to join one of the country's most exciting breweries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: BREWER

Boatrocker Brewing Co, an independent and family run brewery in Melbourne’s southeast, has been constantly striving to make excellent and delicious beer since 2009. As operators of Australia’s first and largest barrel room, we have been constantly innovating and exploring flavours old and new, as well as producing a range of well crafted core beers. We are growing, and require a full time brewer to join the existing team.

Position Requirements:

We need an energetic, hard working self-starter, who has a passion for craft beer. You must be a team player.

It is a hands on role requiring you to carry out a range of duties. 

These include, but are not limited to, the following:

Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning. From tanks, to brewhouse, to brewery floor, to packaging area and beyond

Operate brewing and packaging equipment according to SOP’s

Conduct quality control activities, making sure our beers are within specification

An ability to complete paperwork according to brewery requirements

Conduct basic lab analysis of beer, yeast etc. according to brewery requirements

The ideal applicant will have commercial brewing experience

You must have the ability to work unsupervised and to be able to complete tasks on time

Formal brewing qualifications are looked upon favourably

 You must be able to learn, be willing to learn, and take on new skills

You need to be practically minded, have the ability to be mechanically inclined, and be able to follow and understand SOP’s

A passion for craft beer is essential

You must have your own transport

This is a great opportunity for motivated people looking to join a brewery whose ethos is quality and innovation, and to work amongst the wonderful world of barrels.

Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residency or a valid Australian work permit.

Please send your CV to matt@boatrocker.com.au.

Deadline for applications is July 15, 2016.