Margaret River Vintners (Kaloorup) – Near Vasse & Busselton

Margaret River Vintners is the largest winemaking facility in the Margaret River region, producing premium and commercial wines for a wide range of clients. Part of Fogarty Hall Fine Wine Estates, our brands include Evans & Tate, Deep Woods Estate, and Millbrook Winery.

We’re proud of what we do — and we’re looking for someone to join our team and be part of it.

About the role

We're looking for a friendly, organised and professional Laboratory Manager to join our team.

This is a dedicated laboratory leadership role, managing a small team that supports the entire winery through accurate, timely and consistent analysis across all aspects of winery operations.

We're seeking someone who enjoys balancing hands-on laboratory work with team leadership, process improvement and quality assurance. The ideal candidate takes initiative, has robust organisational skills, and is committed to fostering a collaborative and positive team environment while continually improving laboratory systems and procedures.

Why you’ll like this role

- A lead laboratory role with Western Australia's largest wine producer.
- An exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact by leading laboratory operations and driving continuous improvement.
- A supportive, down-to-earth team culture where your contribution is valued.
- A stable, full-time position with a well-established and respected local employer.
- A convenient location, with an easy commute from Busselton, Vasse, Dunsborough or Margaret River.

What you’ll be doing

- Managing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory to ensure accurate, timely and consistent analytical results.




- Leading and supporting a small laboratory team (one team member outside of vintage, expanding to two to three during vintage).
- Working closely with the winemaking team to support production through laboratory analysis and wine trials.
- Maintaining laboratory records, documentation and quality systems to meet audit and compliance standards.
- Overseeing laboratory equipment, consumables, calibration and general laboratory management.
- Contributing as an active member of the site's HACCP team, supporting food safety and quality objectives.
- Driving continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing laboratory systems, processes and procedures.
- Participating as an active member of the site management team, contributing to operational planning and business improvement initiatives.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

- Holds tertiary qualifications in Laboratory Science or a related discipline.
- Has at least 3 years' laboratory experience.
- Enjoys leading by example and is comfortable undertaking hands-on laboratory work alongside the team.
- Has previous winery laboratory experience (preferred but not essential).
- Is highly organised, reliable and has excellent attention to detail.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive, collaborative approach.
- Thrives in a varied, fast-paced environment and can effectively manage competing priorities.
- Takes initiative and is committed to maintaining high standards while continuously improving processes.

Details

- Full-time | Monday to Friday
- Flexible start times within business hours
- Immediate start available

Apply now

If you’re looking for a stable role with a great local team, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and cover letter to: *****@mrwp.wine

📌 Laboratory Manager (Bunbury)
🏢 Margaret River Vintners
📍 Bunbury