Assistant Winemaker - Kingston Estate
Kingston Estate Wines
PO Box 67
Kingston-on-Murray, SA 5331
Australia
08 8583 0533
(Main Phone)
Experience Required
Preferred
Qualifications Required
Yes
Work Schedule
Full Time - Permanent
Travel
Light Domestic Travel
Job Description
Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wine growers, having achieved award winning international recognition and success.
Our Vision: To be the Leading Grower and Producer of Australian Wine for the World.
Assistant Winemaker
The Role
The Assistant Winemaker is an integral part of the Winemaking team, contributing to all stages of the winemaking process and producing quality wines through the effective management of wine operations, quality monitoring and record keeping.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
Contributing to the Winemaking team in the management of the wine making process.
Collecting, recording and maintaining accurate data throughout various processes.
Assisting with vintage operations, wine allocations, stabilisation and blend preparation.
Monitoring and maintaining juices, yeast cultures and fermentations to specification under winemaker instruction.
Monitoring and operating refrigeration plant under winemaking guidance.
Collection of wine samples from the cellar and writing cellar notes.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge & experience:
Degree in Oenology, wine science or other relevant tertiary qualification (or nearing completion).
Have a sound understanding of Australian wine styles.
A basic knowledge of quality control principles and practices in relation to wine production.
High level of written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Will have a high-level computer skills and data entry in Microsoft applications, including word and excel.
The capacity to work a rotating shift roster during the vintage period and be available to work reasonable additional hours as required to meet production needs.
Previous winemaking or vintage experience would be considered an advantage.
Employee Benefits:
Great team working environment.
Potential career progression opportunities.
Invitation to employee recognition events.
Competitive salary and incentive payment program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Uniform and wine allowances.
The successful candidate will share the values of our Company:
Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.
How to Apply
If this position sounds like the right fit for you, please attach both a resume and cover letter and apply via email using the 'APPLY FOR JOB’ link above.
For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact Human Resources Manager, Kylie Aspery on 08 85830533
Kingston Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. It is our policy that we only respond to preferred candidates. Whilst we acknowledge your application, we may not communicate further with you.
www.kingstonestatewines.com.au
Employer Contact Information
Kingston Estate Wines
PO Box 67
Kingston-on-Murray
SA
5331
Australia
Kingston Estate Wines, located in the Riverland region, is one of Australias ten largest and most progressive family owned wine companies having achievedinternational recognition as a leading producer of quality Australian wines.