Vintage Assistant Winemaker - Berri, Australia

About us

At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments.

Our award-winning portfolio includes beloved brands such as Hardys, Grant Burge, St Hallett, Mud House, Jam Shed and many more. Having recently been voted Employer of Choice 2024, we are excited to continue our journey as one of the top wine companies in the world for market share.

About the role

The driving force behind our business is our people – we have over 1,000 staff across Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and the Americas, and every one of us is passionate about making the ordinary extraordinary through our amazing wines.

The Berri Estates Winery is the largest grape processing winery in the Southern Hemisphere, crushing hundreds of thousands of tonnes each vintage. It is our team that make this possible, a team you can be part of for vintage 2025.

Key responsibilities:

Some of the tasks you may be involved in include;

•    Help oversee the 24 hour wine making operations during the vintage period
•    Ensure varieties as specified in winemaking stream are processed according to agreed specifications
•    Assist winemakers with wine storage management
•    Conduct product trials as specified

What you’ll bring:

Essential;
•    Full working rights – visa holders included
•    A passion for wine and winemaking
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Enthusiasm, reliability and energy
•    A tertiary qualification in winemaking or a related science
•    Minimum one prior vintage experience.

Desirable;
•    Previous large-scale 24hr operation winery experience

For your best chance in gaining a position with Accolade Wines – Berri Estate Winery for vintage 2025 apply now!

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, which includes drug and alcohol testing.

Accolade Wines Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.