Vintage 2027 Cellar Hand

Zilzie Wines is one of Australia's largest family-owned wineries, located just outside the vibrant regional city of Mildura. We pride ourselves on family values, work life balance and being an employer of choice.

We are ambitious and innovative. Sustainability runs deep in our veins as we strive for continuous improvement across the business to deliver the best quality wines and customer service in our industry.

Mildura, the heart of the Sunraysia - says it all. Glorious sunshine all year round is waiting for you, as are the wonderful restaurants, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and sparkling star-studded skies.

With Australia's favourite water playground - the mighty Murray River on your doorstep, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level AND enjoy a lifestyle like no other.

Commencing in January 2027 we have exciting opportunities for first timers, experienced winery operators, people from other industries and returnees.

On a day-to-day basis Cellar Hand perform duties for which they have received appropriate and adequate training and instruction. Duties may be performed in all areas of the winery including;

• Crusher operation
• Press operation
• General cellar including additions, tuffing, transfers
• Receive and make handover instructions from/with other shift supervisors
• Clarification including Centrifuge/RDV and Cross flow filtration operations
• Jetting and working in wet areas
• Maintain Good housekeeping practices, cleaning and other duties as required
• Entering and Working in Confined Spaces
• Working at heights which includes regular access to and climbing of stairs and catwalks
• Handling dangerous and hazardous substances (caustics, acids, sulphur dioxide)

To be successful in for these roles you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Familiarity working with delivery schedules will be desirable.
• Experience working in a customer service or similar background and dealing with a diverse range of people.
• Familiarity with accurate data entry and attention to detail and sound computer skills.
• You like working in a social team environment, you have sound communication, literacy and numeracy skills
• You like to be organised and are great at having multiple things on the go at once
• You have the ability to follow instructions, procedures and safe work practices and you want to get the job done
• Previous experience working as a Weighbridge operator and conducting grape testing is desirable
• You are able to work on a rotating roster of Day and Night Shifts

HOW TO APPLY:

At Zilzie Wines, Energy is Everything! If you would like to play a part in crafting our amazing new vintage wines that will enrich the everyday moments of Zilzie consumers around the world.

Please note: It is a requirement that the successful applicants will participate in a pre-employment medical and drug screening.

Zilzie Wines is located approximately a 20-minute drive from Mildura at our Karadoc Winery Site.

Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residency or a valid existing Australian work visa

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.