Roasting Assistant
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Posted: May 6, 2026
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Quick Summary
Join our team as a Roasting Assistant and support our Melbourne roasting team in delivering high-quality coffee. The ideal candidate will be hands-on in the roasting process, working closely with the Roasting Lead to ensure consistent production. The successful candidate will be based in Melbourne and will have the opportunity to work on a 6-month fixed term contract.
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Job Description
About us
At Allpress we are espresso specialists, roasting and serving beautiful coffee in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Japan and Singapore. We’re a team of dedicated people who believe in flavour first and care deeply about our customers.
About your new role
We’re looking for an experienced Roasting Assistant to join our Melbourne roasting team on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract to support in delivering consistent, high-quality coffee that meets Allpress Espresso’s production requirements.
Working closely with the Roasting Lead, the Roasting Assistant plays a hands-on role across the roastery - supporting everything from roasting and production through to packing and dispatch. It’s a great opportunity to build your skills, learn the craft of roasting, and grow your product knowledge as part of a team that takes pride in consistently great coffee.
A day in the life
Support roasting and production to deliver coffee we're proud of
Help keep things moving by meeting production targets and maintaining quality standards
Take care of the roastery through day-to-day upkeep and equipment care
Assist with packing and preparing orders ready for our customers
Pitch in with stock and help keep the space organised and running smoothly
Work closely with the team to keep everything flowing and support each other day to day
About you
Ideally, you’ll come from a production, food manufacturing, hospitality or warehousing background and have an interest in specialty coffee. You'll be someone who:
Has strong attention to detail and a focus on quality and consistency
Is confident working to processes and production schedules in a fast-paced environment
Brings a positive, collaborative approach and clear communication skills
A forklift licence or exposure to coffee roasting is a bonus.
Working at Allpress
Alongside a great team culture, we offer a range of perks including as much coffee as you’d like while you’re at work, 250g of beans to take home each week, a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, a wellbeing allowance, volunteer leave, and opportunities to learn and grow.
Diversity and Inclusion
Allpress is committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected and engaged. We pledge a commitment to:
Building inclusive teams that represent all groups in society
Empowering our people to continuously improve the way we work and promote equity
Removing barriers and the influence of bias
Creating a safe environment where we’re encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form
Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work
Apply now
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a personalised cover letter outlining why you’d be a great fit for the Allpress team.