Microbiology Technician

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

The Role

Reporting to the Microbiology Section manager, this critical role is responsible for providing service and technical support in all product and material analysis areas, including analyses of finished goods, raw materials, environmental surveys, and equipment calibration. This is an excellent opportunity to get experience across all those areas.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, high-performing team based at Port Melbourne for this part-time (22.8 hours), permanent position.

Our Port Melbourne site is not only the home of Vegemite but also the home of other iconic Australian products, such as Bega Peanut Butter, Bega Simply Nuts, Zoosh, and Cream Cheese.
VEGEMITE has been proudly made in Port Melbourne, Australia, since 1923.

Please note this position covers Sunday, Monday and Tuesday for 7.6 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Performing general microbiological testing using techniques such as Petri-film, spread plate, pour plate, spore testing, MPNs, and membrane filtration.

• Specialised microbiological tests as well as performing pathogen analyses.

• Ensuring the timely online data entry for all sampling and testing results into LIMS.

• Perform, report, and follow up on lab equipment calibration and maintenance.

• Reading, confirmation, and reporting on analyses completed.

We are a tight-knit team dedicated to providing Aussies and the world with top-quality products, ensuring safety, and always looking at new ways to up the ante! Some of the perks of working at Port Melbourne include free onsite parking, an onsite café, a free gym, free flu vaccination program, subsidised merchandise, and kitchens filled with our goodies, including vegemite and peanut butter!

About you

• Experience working as a technician in a microbiology laboratory.

• Strong attention to detail and great problem-solving skills

• Previous experience reading results after testing, signatory experience would be beneficial

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the business.

The Bega Group Story

The Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day – you’ve probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day at the Bega Group. Being recently named in the Top 10 Strongest Australian Brands of 2022,our vision is to become The Great Australian Food Company!

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and over 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have astrong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company.

Life at Bega

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression

• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.

At Bega, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Bega.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.