Beschreibung
# **Head Brewer – 15 hL Brewery & 20 hL Distillery (Sunshine Coast, Australia)**
### **About the Opportunity**
We are currently recruiting **on behalf of a client,** a modern craft brewery on the **Sunshine Coast**, one of Australia’s most desirable coastal regions.
The site operates a **15 hL brewhouse** and a **20 hL distillery**. The distilling is handled by the owner and no prior distilling experience is required, you will learn everything on-site.
This is a hands-on role where you will **operate and manage the brewery independently**, ensuring high-quality production and smooth daily operations.
### **Your Responsibilities**
- Full brewhouse operation on a **15 hL system**
- Fermentation management, dry-hopping, transfers, CIP
- Kegging/packaging and stock management
- Production planning and cleanliness
- Basic QA checks
- Support in the distillery when required — **training provided**
### **What We Offer**
- **Paid placement** under The Brewery Mentors (Australian employment contract)
- Close collaboration with the brewery owner
- Training in distilling on a 20 hL system
- Significant autonomy and responsibility
- Flexible placement duration: 6**-12 months with opportunity of sponsorship**
- Support with Visa, travel preparation and onboarding
- Live in one of Australia’s most beautiful regions, beaches, surf, nature
### **Who We’re Looking For**
- **German-trained brewer or brewmaster** (apprenticeship or university)
- Practical hands-on experience in brewing
- Reliable, clean working habits and able to run a brewhouse independently
- Conversational English (B1+)
- Eligible for the **Working Holiday Visa (up to age 30)**
### **Apply Now**
Send your CV (English) to:
📧 **julian@thebrewerymentors.com**