Assistant Winemaker — Hands-On, Full Vintage Exposure

Santolin Wines; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wine Craft is seeking a hands-on winery professional to work closely with the winemaking team across all production stages. This role suits someone with a solid winemaking foundation who can take on greater responsibility in a small to mid-sized winery.

During vintage, expect a highly hands-on, flexible, energetic workload requiring a can-do attitude. This position involves supporting grape receival through bottling, monitoring ferments, laboratory analyses, and cellar operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Oenology or related winemaking qualification.
• Hands-on winery experience in a practical setting.
• Experience working through vintage periods.
• Strong understanding of winemaking processes, fermentation and cellar practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to wine quality.
• Willingness to perform required tasks and adapt as needed.
• Good organisation and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take responsibility.
• Current driver’s licence and forklift licence.
• Confined space certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support all stages of wine production from grape receival to bottling.
• Monitor ferments and perform routine laboratory analyses.
• Carry out cellar operations including additions, transfers, racking, barrel work and tank management.
• Maintain accurate production, traceability and quality control records.
• Prepare, clean and maintain winery equipment, tanks and barrels.
• Guide seasonal cellar staff during vintage.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised winery environment.
• Contribute ideas and practical improvements to winery operations and wine quality.

Skills

Winemaking

Laboratory analysis

Fermentation knowledge

Attention to detail

Team work

Forklift license

Education

Oenology degree

Job description

Wine Craft is seeking a hands-on winery professional to work closely with the winemaking team across all production stages. This role suits someone with a solid winemaking foundation who can take on greater responsibility in a small to mid-sized winery.

During vintage, expect a highly hands-on, flexible, energetic workload requiring a can-do attitude. This position involves supporting grape receival through bottling, monitoring ferments, laboratory analyses, and cellar operations.