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 winemaker
* Laboratory 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 industry
* Minimum 1 to 3 years experience
* Relevant 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 (03) 5023 3990 or email nick@prestigestaffing.com.au or click APPLY NOW!