2025 Vintage Cellarhands and Laboratory Assistants - House Of Arras/Handpicked Wines Tasmania
DMG Fine Wine
40 Baxters Road
Pipers River, TAS 7252
Australia
02 9475 7888
(Main Phone)
Job Start Date
17/02/2025
Application Closing Date
4/10/2024
Qualifications Required
No
Work Schedule
VINTAGE / HARVEST
Travel
Light Domestic Travel
Job Description
House of Arras/Handpicked Wines is the perfect reflection of why Tasmania is currently one of the most exciting wine regions in the world. Located approximately 35 minutes north of Launceston in the Pipers River region of Tasmania, House of Arras/Handpicked Wines is a medium sized winery sourcing fruit from across Tasmania, including the Derwent Valley, East Coast, Coal Valley and Tamar Valley. The focus is upon producing high quality sparkling and table wines from premium hand-picked fruit, ensuring the expression of varietal character and retention of cool climate acidity.
We are seeking suitably qualified persons to apply for the positions of Vintage Cellarhand and Vintage Laboratory Assistant for the 2025 vintage.
Successful applicants will commence in mid to late February, with the first fruit typically arriving during the first week of March, and extending for approximately 8 to 10 weeks depending on seasonal conditions.
Please forward your application and CV, clearly marked “Vintage Cellarhand” or “Vintage Laboratory Assistant”, via email using the 'APPLY NOW' link above.
House of Arras/Handpicked Wines is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Requirements
The people we are seeking will possess the following essential attributes/requirements:
• Previous winery experience of at least 2 vintages.
• Possess a full range of Cellar skills
• A passion for premium quality wine
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Ability to function as an independent worker as well as in a team environment
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• A level of fitness to be able to cope with the physical nature/demands of the position
• Drivers licence and current Australian forklift licence is also preferable
• Capability to provide own transport to and from winery during harvest
• Flexibility to work outside of normal office hours is also essential
• A commitment to Work Health & Safety, Hygiene & Housekeeping, Environmental Standards and Food Safety principles.
Key duties and responsibilities for Vintage Cellarhand include:
● Carry out vintage operations, including: fruit receival, press operation, tanker loading, racking, red and white fermentation management, barrel work and general additions.
● Cleaning and sanitation of barrels and all wine equipment
● Keeping the workplace neat and tidy at all times
● Ensure cellar operations are recorded and completed in an appropriate and timely manner
Key duties and responsibilities for Vintage Laboratory Assistant include:
● Undertake analysis of all juices and wines, including: Fruit maturities, Sulphur aspiration, pH/TA titration, enzymatic analysis using spectrophotometer, fining trial set up, daily monitoring of ferments.
● Undertake data entry and assist with transcription and checking of analysis
● Assist with maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment
● Maintain general housekeeping and cleanliness of the laboratory and cellar
● Assist with cellar operations when required
For accommodation, the winery is 20 minutes drive from the nearby towns of Georgetown/Low Head and Bridport, and 35 minutes to Launceston. Help with accommodation can be organised for successful applicants, however transport between the accommodation and the winery is for vintage staff to arrange.
During the vintage period, the winery will run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with vintage staff working up to 6 x 12-hour shifts per week.
Remuneration is in line with the Australian Wine Award. Please be aware these roles do not count towards the 88 days of specified work for working holiday visa holders.
Employer Contact Information
DMG Fine Wine
Level 33, 31 Market Street
Sydney
NSW
2000
Australia
Since founded, DMG has been evolving as a global leader in premium wine & spirits. We aspire to share our heavenly, carefully crafted and beautifully curated products with like-minded people around the world.
Handpicked Wines is an Australian wine producer with a unique business model. Unlike most wineries, we do not limit ourselves to one region or style. Instead, we ‘hand pick’ the world’s best regions and varietals to make wines with a supreme sense of place. This means our winemakers are constantly busy, travelling the world to ensure we produce the highest quality grapes from each and every region. It’s a bold idea, but it works!