Cellar Team Members

Zilzie Wines is one of Australia's largest and most prominent family-owned wineries. Zilzie is an energetic, highly ambitious company that thrives on the ability to continually improve their wines and processes to delight their customers.

At Zilzie Wines, Energy is everything! Play a part in crafting our amazing wines that will enrich the everyday moments of Zilzie customers around the world.

Zilzie is currently looking for passionate people to fill full time permanent roles.

About the role

We are seeking Cellar Team Members to join our team.

Working with our Production Teams, you will assist with the creating, processing and despatch of our amazing wines.  Reporting to the Cellar Supervisor you will be responsible for:

• Vintage related tasks such as operating our crusher and press equipment
• Ensuring quality wine production through efficient performance of cellar operations tasks
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of cellar operations process and equipment operation outcomes
• General cellar including additions and transfers
• Clarification tasks including Centrifuge and Cross flow filtration operations
• Maintain good housekeeping practices, cleaning and other duties as required
• Active role in the Workplace Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability and Food Safety compliance
• Completing confined spaces entry for oak removal etc.
• Vintage area team leader activities to support our casual team and ensure effective workflow

Qualities, Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

• Mechanical Aptitude and attention to detail
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work to strict timeframes
• Literacy and Numeracy skills as well as ability to use computer-based technology and associated software
• Ability to work at heights which includes regular access to catwalks and climbing of stairs

Desirable

• Proven experience in winery operations including the operation of Winery equipment and cellar operation tasks
• Certificate, diploma or degree in Winery Operations or related discipline
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Forklift license

Benefits that you will have access to working with our team are:

• Work in a positive environment that is passionate about wine
• Receive on the job training in Wine Production
• An environment that supports professional career growth
• Encouragement of teamwork, innovation, creativity and excellence
• Workplace flexibility including accrual of rostered days off
• Supporting our employees to achieve their best is part of our VIBE. 

Diversity & Inclusion:

The best workplaces are those that value the opinions and perspectives of each team member.  We welcome and value the variety that diverse cultures, minorities, genders and age ranges can bring to our business. 

Please note that candidates will undergo pre-employment fitness for work assessment and drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment screening process.

Candidates must provide proof of permanent residency in Australia.

Our goal is to set people up with the skills so that they can make the Wine Industry a long-term career choice.

Applications for these positions will close on Friday 11th September 2026.  For more information regarding these positions, please email us at recruitment@zilziewines.com

If you believe you have what it takes to join our team, click the Apply Now button. 

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.