Assistant Winemaker - Mount Avoca Winery Reporting directly to the Manager Winemaking-Viticulture-Estate, this newly created Assistant Winemaker position is a physically demanding hands-on role that encompasses a wide range of activities to meet the growth of our business.
Our perfect candidate would possess the following key attributes:
A qualification in oenology and viticulture (degree or diploma equivalent). Winery and vineyard experience of at least four vintages. A passion for wine. Customer facing sales/cellar door experience with an ability to sell. Operation and maintenance of Winery, Vineyard, Bottling, Packaging machinery and equipment. Possess a Forklift licence, with experience in a winery/warehousing environment. Fluent in performing all typical wine laboratory analysis and various associated record keeping. An ability to listen and learn how to plan, manage, multi-task and troubleshoot any given winery and vineyard situation. A hard-working team player with a friendly, honest and inclusive work ethic. This salaried position would ideally suit a person recently qualified with some domestic and international winemaking experience, who is looking for a step up and a challenge.
The allocation of duties throughout the role would typically consist of 60% Winery, 30% Vineyard, and 10% general estate maintenance.
Our commitment to constant improvement at a corporate, professional and personal level encourages the successful applicant to achieve best-practice in all facets of premium winemaking and winery/vineyard operations and management.
Applicants are asked to give a brief explanation as to why they are attracted to this unique all-encompassing role. Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residency or an existing valid Australian work visa.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Please forward a copy of your CV and cover letter via the 'APPLY FOR JOB' link above.
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