Vintage Cellar Hand 2027

Chandon; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Domaine Chandon Australia is seeking to fill casual Vintage Cellar Hand positions at our Yarra Valley facilities. You will contribute to all cellar operations during the harvest period, performing a range of tasks with high attention to safety and quality.

The roles require physical capability and reliability to support the busy harvest schedule. Successful applicants should be willing to work day, afternoon and night shifts, be located in Victoria during the harvest, and demonstrate teamwork,

Qualifications

• Experience in winery or vineyard environments preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Willingness to work across day, afternoon and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grape receival, pressing, and flotation.
• Monitor fermentation and make additions as required.
• Support tank racking, transfers and barrel management.
• Maintain strict cellar safety and hygiene practices.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety

Education

Winemaking or Viticulture qualification

Job description

We are passionate, because our mission excites us. At CHANDON, we craft exceptional sparkling wines and experiences based on the celebration of communities. We care about making our wines the best. We are bold, because from day one we have been committed to finding new and unexpected opportunities, people and methods.

At CHANDON, we stand for our values of diversity and inclusion, courage and collaboration within our cross-cultural community. We are proud to be part of the Sparkling Wine Maison of the LVMH Group, with wineries in Argentina, Brazil, California, Australia, and China, the sun never sets on CHANDON.

About the Role

Join our dynamic team at our state-of-the-art facilities in the Yarra Valley and contribute to the creation of our exceptional sparkling wines. As a Vintage Cellar Hand, you'll play a vital role in all aspects of cellar operations during the crucial harvest period.

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate a commitment to high-quality work, possess exceptional attention to detail, and have the physical capability to handle the demands of the role. You will leverage your strong work ethic to safely and precisely execute our operating procedures, undertaking a variety of responsibilities that may include:

• Grape receival, pressing, and flotation
• Fermentation monitoring and additions
• Tank racking & transfers, and barrel management
• Maintaining strict adherence to our cellar safety and hygiene protocols

We will have a start date of mid-January 2027 for these casual positions. Each position will last for approximately 8 to 10 weeks from the individual's start date. Successful candidates must be available to work across day, afternoon and night shifts.

Key Criteria

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to adhering to our rigorous Health and Safety practices and procedures
• Be willing and able to perform physically demanding work
• Be available to work across day, afternoon and night shifts at our Coldstream site, with occasional work at our remote vineyard sites. Weekly stays at our Whitlands or Strathbogie vineyards may be required
• Reside, or be able to temporarily reside, in Victoria for the duration of the harvest
• Possess an attentive and efficient work style, coupled with enthusiasm, strong teamwork skills, and excellent communication abilities
• Have the right to work in Australia until at least the end of April 2027
• Possess reliable transportation to travel to and from work
• Be willing to undergo a physical and medical assessment relevant to the position's tasks

The following qualifications/experience will be highly regarded:

• Previous experience as a Cellar Hand or in a winery/vineyard environment.
• Completed or partially completed qualifications in Winemaking or Viticulture.

Domaine Chandon Australia is proud to celebrate our differences and communities. Our priority is to attract, support and retain individuals - irrespective of gender, age, religion and sexual orientation.

Application

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on harvest experience with a supportive team in one of Australia’s leading sparkling wine Maisons.

You will join a friendly, dedicated and professional team. Shortlisted candidates will be screened by HR before being invited to an interview (either face‑to‑face or online) with our Cellar team. We are committed to a quick offer process.