Trainee Brewer

Good Drinks Australia

Who We Are 

Good Drinks Australia is one of the country's largest independent craft beverage companies and home to iconic brands including Gage Roads Brew Co and Matso's. From our Palmyra production brewery, we produce award-winning beers, ciders and ready-to-drink beverages enjoyed across the country.

Our brewing team is built on passion, craftsmanship and a strong culture of mentoring. Many of our brewers began their careers as trainees and have gone on to become some of the most respected brewers in Australia. This role is designed for people who genuinely want to build a career in brewing.

The Role

We are looking for a Trainee Brewer to join our production team. This is your entry point into a real brewing career, you'll be trained across the entire brewing process through a structured development pathway, working within a team of four brewers on shift, led by an experienced Team Leader who will provide day-to-day mentoring.

The Training Program

You'll progress through all key stages of brewing:

• Hygiene and sanitation systems 
• Cellaring and fermentation management
• Wort production in the brewhouse
• Filtration and beer preparation for packaging

Alongside hands-on floor training, you'll complete formal industry education through the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers (CIBD), a recognised qualification that will follow your career.

This is a hands-on manufacturing role in a fast-paced production environment. It requires physical work, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to learning.

Roster

The shift structure is worth understanding before you apply:

• 12 hour shifts
• Rotating days and nights with equal rotation across a four week cycle.
• Production runs Sunday to Friday
• 38 hours per week average

Flexibility and reliability are essential.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for people with the attitude and drive to become brewers.

Essential:

• Genuine passion for beer and brewing
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Desire to build a long-term career in brewing
• Attention to detail and pride in your work
• Ability to work effectively in a close-knit team
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks in a production environment

Advantageous:

• Basic understanding of brewing or beer styles
• Previous experience in food, beverage or manufacturing environments
• Forklift licence
• OHS training

The Good Stuff

• Gage Bucks — beer money allocated throughout the year
• Staff discounts on merch, food and drink at our hospitality venues
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Invites to events through our industry, sporting and entertainment partnerships

A Note to Applicants

The strongest applications come from people who truly want to become brewers. In your cover letter, tell us why brewing interests you and what you enjoy about beer.

If you recently applied for a brewing position at Good Drinks Australia, please feel free to renew your interest as we are growing our team.

No formal brewing experience is required. We're looking for great attitude, curiosity and commitment. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you!