Vintage Winery Cellar Operator

Vinarchy group.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards package

Staff wine allowance + access to wine

World-class winemaking team

Production experience and career build

Job summary

Vinarchy is looking for hands-on team members to join during the 2027 vintage in McLaren Vale, South Australia. These casual roles start in early to mid‑January and run through the busy vintage period, offering fast‑paced, physical work turning grapes into wine.

You’ll operate presses and winery equipment, assist with grape receival and juice transfers, and contribute to cellar notes while learning in a supportive, wine‑centric environment. Visa holders welcome and training is provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Vinarchy is looking for hands-on team members to join during the 2027 vintage in McLaren Vale, South Australia. These casual roles start in early to mid‑January and run through the busy vintage period, offering fast‑paced, physical work turning grapes into wine.

You’ll operate presses and winery equipment, assist with grape receival and juice transfers, and contribute to cellar notes while learning in a supportive, wine‑centric environment. Visa holders welcome and training is provided.