Vintage Cellar Hand

Vinarchy group.; McLaren Vale; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wine allowance

Wine specials

Job summary

Vinarchy is seeking casual winery workers for the upcoming 2027 Vintage in McLaren Vale, South Australia. You will join a hands-on team that turns grapes into wine, with early-to-mid January starts and a six-day working week.

You’ll gain real production experience, work closely with a world-class winemaking team, and enjoy staff wine allowances and access to wine specials during the vintage season.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and able to work under pressure in a hands-on role.
• Physically fit for manual winery tasks and long shifts.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Capable of working at heights and in confined spaces (training provided).
• Vintage experience is beneficial but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operating presses, crushers, pumps and other winery equipment.
• Grape receival, crushing and juice/wine transfers.
• Pump overs, rack and returns, additions and fermentation support.
• Barrel work including filling, emptying, topping and cleaning.
• Recording data on log sheets and cellar notes.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Heights & confined spaces

Vintage experience

Job description

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Vinarchy is a global wine company committed to redefining what wine can be. We craft extraordinary wines across Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States and share them with the world.

We're relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass. And vintage is where the magic begins.

These positions are based in McLaren Vale, South Australia

About The Role

We're gearing up for our 2027 Vintage season, and the excitement is already building. This is your chance to join a crew that works hard, laughs often, makes great wine and even better memories.

Vintage is dynamic, intense, rewarding and absolutely one-of-a-kind, and we want a great team beside us to make it unforgettable.

These casual roles kick off early to mid-January and run right through the vintage period. It's fast-paced, hands-on, physical work, and you'll be right in the thick of the action that turns grapes into wine.

Depending on your experience, you may be involved in:

• Operating presses, crushers, pumps and other winery equipment
• Grape receival, crushing and juice/wine transfers
• Performing pump overs, rack and returns, additions and fermentation support
• Barrel work - filling, emptying, topping and cleaning
• Recording data on log sheets and cellar notes

About You

You're a team-orientated, passionate individual who thrives under pressure and enjoys getting stuck into hands-on work.

• Full working rights - visa holders welcome
• Physical fitness to undertake manual tasks
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces (training provided)
• Willingness to work long shifts across a 6-day working week
• Previous vintage experience is great - but not essential. We train well.

Why you'll Love It

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their best work. We empower your teams, celebrate success and create unforgettable vintage experiences.

• Staff wine allowance + access to unique wine specials
• Working with a world-class winemaking team
• Real production experience that builds your skills and your career

Make your mark this vintage. Join the team that turns grapes into greatness!

All applicants will be required to undergo a Drug & Alcohol Test, provide proof of legal work rights, and complete relevant pre-employment screening, including a medical assessment.