Vintage Cellar Hand 2027 - Rutherglen

De Bortoli Wines Pty; Rutherglen; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

De Bortoli Wines Pty invites applications for a Vintage Cellar Hand at our Rutherglen winery for the 2027 vintage. This hands-on role supports cellar operations across fruit receiving, must handling, and processing to ensure quality and safety.

You will work with a collaborative team, gaining practical experience with crushers, presses, pumps, and tank hygiene. Flexibility for long shifts and a strong safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of winery operations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work up to 12-hour days, 5–6 days per week, including night shifts.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and use of PPE.

Responsibilities

• Safely receiving fruit into the crusher area.
• Transferring must, juice and wine as directed.
• Operating winery equipment (crushers, presses, pumps, clarification equipment).
• Cleaning and sanitising tanks and cellar equipment.
• Handling cleaning chemicals safely and wearing PPE as required.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised work environment.
• Following all health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Safety conscious

Tools

Forklift licence

Confined Space Entry Ticket

Job description

At De Bortoli Wines, wine is more than what we make — it’s what brings people together. Family-owned and proudly Australian, De Bortoli Wines has been making wine for generations, with a deep connection to the people, places and communities behind every bottle.

Our Rutherglen winery is at the heart of a unique wine region, where tradition meets modern winemaking. We are seeking Vintage Cellar hands to join our team at our Rutherglen winery for the 2027 vintage period.

This is a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience across a range of winery processes while working alongside an experienced and collaborative cellar and winemaking team.

About the Role

As a Vintage Cellar hand, you will assist with key cellar operations to ensure fruit, must, juice and wine are processed safely and in accordance with quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely receiving fruit into the crusher area


• Transferring must, juice and wine as directed


• Operating winery equipment, including crushers, presses, pumps and clarification equipment


• Cleaning and sanitising tanks and cellar equipment


• Safely handling cleaning chemicals and wearing required PPE


• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised work environment


• Following all workplace health and safety policies and procedures
  

About You

We are looking for reliable and motivated people who are safety-focused and willing to get involved in all aspects of vintage cellar operations.

To be successful, you will have:

• A willingness to learn and develop your knowledge of winery operations


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• The ability to work effectively as part of a team


• The ability to work flexible shift arrangements, including up to 12-hour days, 5–6 days per week and night shifts as required


• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the use of required PPE


• Previous wine industry experience is desirable but not essential. A forklift licence and/or Confined Space Entry Ticket will also be highly regarded.
  

Why Join Us?

Join De Bortoli Wines in Rutherglen for Vintage 2027 and gain valuable hands-on experience in the winemaking process while working alongside an experienced cellar and winemaking team.