Vintage Winemaker

Zilzie Wines; Red Cliffs; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Zilzie Wines in Mildura, Australia, seeks a Vintage Winemaker for a 3-month role starting January 2027. Join a large-scale operation and help maintain wine quality and process coordination.

The successful applicant will hold a minimum 3rd year degree in Oenology, have at least 1 year of vintage experience, a developing palate, and be able to work a rotating day/night roster. MS Office skills, teamwork, and a pre-employment medical screen are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3rd year level degree in Oenology.
• 1+ years’ vintage experience.
• Developing palate and passion for wine.
• Able to work on a rotating roster of day and night shifts.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Shared responsibility for maintaining all vintage day-to-day winemaking functions.
• Assist in effective management of winemaking process stream and coordination with other departments.
• Playing a key role in quality control and ensuring wines are within specification.

Skills

Vintage winemaking

Teamwork

MS Office

Rotating roster

Education

Oenology degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Zilzie Wines is one of Australia's largest family-owned wineries, located just outside the vibrant regional city of Mildura. We pride ourselves on family values, work life balance and being an employer of choice.

We are ambitious and innovative. Sustainability runs deep in our veins as we strive for continuous improvement across the business to deliver the best quality wines and customer service in our industry.

Mildura, the heart of the Sunraysia - says it all. Glorious sunshine all year round is waiting for you, as are the wonderful restaurants, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and sparkling star-studded skies.

With Australia's favourite water playground - the mighty Murray River on your doorstep, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level AND enjoy a lifestyle like no other.

Commencing early to mid-January 2027, for approximately 3 months, this role offers the opportunity to work in the thriving Mildura region, at a large-scale winery with fruit sourced from many of Australia’s best known wine regions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in one of Australia’s largest wine regions and further your knowledge of Australian Wine Styles.

The Vintage Winemaker role includes:

• Shared responsibility for maintaining all vintage day-to-day winemaking functions
• Assist in effective management of winemaking process stream and close coordination with other departments
• Playing a key role in quality control and ensuring wines are always within specification

The successful applicant will have:

• Minimum 3rd year level degree in Oenology
• 1+ years’ vintage experience
• A developing palate and a passion for wine
• Able to work on a rotating roster of dayand night shifts
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with the MS Office Suite of applications
• A team player that thrives in a diverse workplace

At Zilzie Wines, Energy is Everything! If you would like to play a part in crafting our amazing new vintage wines that will enrich the everyday moments of Zilzie consumers around the world.

Please note: It is a requirement that the successful applicants will participate in a pre-employment medical and drug screening.
Zilzie Wines is located approximately a 20-minute drive from Mildura at our Karadoc Winery Site.
Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residency or a valid existing Australian work visa status.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.