2026 Bird in Hand Vintage Staff - Lab Assistants & Cellar Hands

Lab Assistants & Cellar Hands; Woodside; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium winery is seeking Cellar Hands and Lab Assistants in Woodside, South Australia. Candidates will work with winemakers and a dedicated cellar crew, focusing on wine production and laboratory operations. Responsibilities include fruit receival, equipment operation, and conducting chemical analysis. Applicants must have a genuine passion for wine and relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship/residence or valid Australian work visa required.
• Motivated and detail-oriented with a strong passion for wine.

Responsibilities

• Weighbridge and fruit receival.
• Conducting chemical analysis on grape, juice, and wine samples.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical accuracy

Passion for wine

Job description

2026 Bird in Hand Vintage Staff - Lab Assistants & Cellar Hands

Job Description: Cellar Hands and Lab Assistants

Working with our Winemakers and permanent cellar crew, we are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking cellar hands with a genuine passion for making wine at the highest level. We offer diversity in our vintage cellar hand roles and encourage an environment of learning.

Specific job responsibilities for Cellar Hands include:

• Weighbridge and fruit receival
• Crusher/de-stemmer operation
• Press operation
• Wine & juice transfers
• Additions to tanks
• Juice inoculation
• Tank & equipment cleaning/sterilisation
• Juice flotation
• Red ferment pump overs
• Barrel topping, stirring, filling and racking
• Night and weekend work required

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Vintage Lab Assistant who brings both technical accuracy and a strong passion for wine. Working closely with the winemaking team, this position plays a key role in supporting laboratory operations and ensuring the highest quality for our wines.

Specific job responsibilities for Lab Assistants include:

• Conducting chemical analysis on grape, juice and wine samples to monitor pH/TA, sugar, VA, turbidity, SO2 and alcohol levels
• Enzymatic testing for YAN, Malic acid, Glucose and Fructose
• Conducting fining trials on juice/ wine samples
• Daily ferment rounds, recording temperature and Baume
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment to a high level
• Daily lab maintenance including hygiene and preparation of standard solutions
• Accurate and precise data input
• Working predominantly in the Laboratory, however occasional cellar work will be required where time permits
• Night and weekend work required

Job Requirements: Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residence or a valid existing Australian work visa.

To apply, please forward a copy of your CV and cover letter via email using the 'APPLY FOR JOB' link, and let us know your preferred role.

Following receipt of your application, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a vintage checklist prior to your application progressing further. Please return your completed checklist as soon as possible.

Bird in Hand is a premium winery with 80 acres of sustainably managed vines. Our goal is to be the pinnacle of wine, food, artistic experiences and design.

Address: Bird in Hand Road, Woodside, SA 5244, Australia