Apprentice Butcher - Balnarring

Wandilla Gippsland is seeking an Apprentice Butcher to join our growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in the trade. You’ll work alongside experienced butchers, learning traditional skills, modern retail techniques, and whole-animal butchery in a busy shop environment.

At Wandilla, we focus on quality, craftsmanship, and doing things properly. If you’re reliable, motivated, and keen to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role
As an apprentice butcher, you will gain hands-on experience across all aspects of retail butchery, including:

• Knife skills & meat preparation

• Whole carcass breakdown

• Sausage & Smallgoods production

• Product presentation & merchandising

• Food safety & shop standards

Full training will be provided.

What We Value

• A positive attitude & willingness to learn

• Reliability & strong work ethic

• Good organisational skills

• Ability to work in a physically active environment

• Pride in your work

School leavers and career changers are encouraged to apply.

Working with Us

•  Set Work Days: Tuesday to Saturday

• Training & Development: Learn from experienced butchers while working towards your qualification

• Positive Work Environment: Supportive, team-focused shop culture

• Staff Benefits: Generous 25% staff discount

• Competitive Pay: $26 – $30 per hour (experience-based)

Wandilla Gippsland is part of a broader farm-to-retail vision incorporating our own dairy, beef farm, and winery — offering exposure to a unique and quality-driven business.

If you’re ready to start a career in butchery, apply today.