Our client is a highly reputable family-owned business located on the banks of the Murray River, just a short drive from Mildura, Victoria, and is now looking for a passionate, committed, and reliable Assistant Winemaker to join their dynamic team. Operating since 1988, the winery has a state-of-the-art facility handling up to 5000 tonnes of premium fruit each vintage. The brand boasts a diverse product portfolio and holds a strong position in both domestic and export markets. The Assistant Winemaker position is a hands-on role, working closely with the senior winemaker, assisting in all aspects of the winemaking process, from harvest to bottling, including blending, laboratory analysis, quality control and HACCP. This is a great opportunity to further your practical knowledge and improve your skills across the whole lifecycle of wine production within a small supportive team. Key Responsibilities: Winemaking: Process, blending and tasting together with the winemakerLaboratory Assistance: including but not limited to analysis, external analysis samples, and management of equipment and consumables. Monitor quality before packaging, inspecting, taking samples, and adjusting treatment conditions when necessary.Contract Processing: Assist with contract processing, including administration.Wine Samples: Manage, prepare and finalise for dispatch.Administration and recordkeeping: Including but not limited to blends, trials, bulk wine sales, contract processing GI/LIP and additive stock inventory.On and offsite bottling: assist the winemaker and the general manager with bottling planning/operations.Wine Certifications: Bulk and bottled, registration on WALAS.QC and HACCP: HACCP and OH&S in collaboration with the GM.About You: Passion for the wine industryMinimum 1 to 3 years experienceRelevant tertiary qualification in oenology, viticulture, or currently studying.Proven track record of commitment and reliability.Valid driver's license.Forklift license is desirable.Senior first aid is desirable.Confined space entry trained. This role is perfect for someone who has recently completed their degree in Viticulture, Oenology or Wine Science by providing a broad and well-rounded experience in all aspects of winemaking.For more information on this role or to apply, please contact Nick Nalder on or email or click APPLY NOW! ''