About Us At Mauri, we believe in the power of baking to bring people together. As part of the George Weston Foods Group, we're a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers, grains, and animal nutrition across Australia and New Zealand. Every day, we work through insight and innovation to help bakers thrive—and together, we sustainably feed the nation. About Project Bluebird Now, we're embarking on something extraordinary. Our Ballarat site marks a bold new chapter. We're building a state-of-the-art flour mill in Ballarat—designed to redefine industry standards in milling technology, systems, and process optimisation. This greenfield site will be powered by cutting-edge Swiss equipment and driven by a passionate team committed to excellence from day one. This is your opportunity to be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation—building deep knowledge of a site from the ground up, shaping scalable operations, and helping define the future of flour milling in Australia. At Mauri, we're not just building a mill. We're building a culture—one that's Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Operations Technician to join our new Ballarat team. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a key role in supporting flour milling operations through advanced digital systems and technology. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical aptitude in automation and data systems who is keen to learn milling fundamentals and apply them in a cutting-edge environment. Key Responsibilities Operate and monitor milling processes using digital control systems (e.g., SCADA, NIR) Apply automation and data insights to optimise performance and troubleshoot issues Support routine maintenance and hygiene programs, ensuring accurate digital record-keeping Collaborate with millers and cross-functional teams to resolve process anomalies and drive continuous improvement Maintain compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP) and contribute to a safe work environment About You You're a technical problem solver with a passion for learning and innovation. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited by the opportunity to help shape a digitally enabled milling operation. You will bring: Technical qualifications and experience, ideally in food manufacturing or industrial automation Experience with digital systems (SCADA, PLC, data analysis) and process control Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP) A learning mindset and adaptability to new technologies and processes Desirable: Milling or grain science background Experience in automated production environments What's on offer at Mauri? A genuine focus on personal development. A culture that celebrates diversity and authenticity. * A chance to make a lasting impact in a legacy-defining project GWF is an equal-opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values. Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self! Start the Conversation If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI community, and people living with disabilities. Let us know how we can support a barrier-free recruitment process by emailing: peopleandperformance@maurianz.com Learn more at mauri.com.au and gwf.com.au. LI-MAURI
