Vintage Cellar Operator

Vinarchy group.; Barossa; Hybrid; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wine allowance

Wine discounts

World-class team

Production experience

Job summary

Vinarchy invites applications for casual winery roles based in Rowland Flat, SA, to join our dynamic vintage crew.

You'll work hands-on with presses, crushers, pumps, and other winery equipment. Roles start early January and run through the vintage, with long shifts, physical tasks, and opportunities to gain real production experience in a world-class team.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Physically fit for manual, hands-on tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to work long shifts and a 6-day week during peak season.
• Previous vintage experience is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate winery equipment such as presses, crushers and pumps.
• Support grape receival, juice and wine transfers during the vintage.
• Perform pump-overs, rack and returns, additions and fermentation tasks.
• Assist with barrel work including filling, topping and cleaning.
• Record data on log sheets and cellar notes.

Skills

Team oriented

Physically fit

Outdoor work

Work long shifts

Vintage experience not essential

Job description

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 Rowland Flat, 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 in 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 our 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!

Applications close Wednesday 30 th September .

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.