Casual Vintage 2025 Nightshift Winemaker - The Randall Wine Group
The Randall Wine Group
275 Tatachilla Rd
McLaren Vale, SA 5171
Australia
Application Closing Date
15/10/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time - Casual
Job Description
About Us
The Randall Wine Group has significant vineyard holdings across most growing regions in South Australia in addition to a number of wineries. The largest producer of luxury bulk wine, we are also famous for our premium fine wine brands - Seppeltsfield in the Barossa as well as Penny’s Hill Wines and Gemtree Wines in McLaren Vale.
We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for a Nightshift Winemaker (casual) to apply to join our winemakers and experienced cellar teams for Vintage 2025 at the following McLaren Vale wineries (3 vacancies in total):
- Boars Rock Winery: producing both bulk and branded wines
- Tinlins Winery: producing bulk wine
- Ryecroft Winery: producing bulk wine
About the Position
The three wineries are seeking applications for the position of Vintage 2025 Nightshift Winemaker (Casual) from enthusiastic and experienced individuals.
Reporting to the Winery Manager/Winemaker, this is a continuous nightshift role for the vintage period. Starting from early February for a minimum of 8 weeks, this role works across a 13-day fortnight.
Responsibilities in this role include:
• Working closely with the winemaking team and shift supervisors to effectively manage the winemaking process and efficient coordination of work
• Direct supervision of all activities on night shift with a requirement to fill in ‘on the tools’ where necessary
• Effective communication in liaising with cellar, laboratory and vineyard staff to ensure timeliness with all activities
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on high quality outcomes
• Interpretation of analysis that informs key winemaking decisions to ensure wines are within specifications
• Assist with coordinating and actively participating in the daily ferment tasting with the winemaking team
• Assist with preparing & updating of work instructions including crush notes, additions and other cellar tasks as required via EZY wine systems
Remuneration will be commensurate to experience with all shift work governed by the Wine Industry Award.
Job Requirements
About You
The successful applicant will have:
• A degree in Oenology or equivalent
• Previous vintage experience within a technical role
• An understanding & passion for premium wine
• Demonstrated hands on understanding of winemaking process and equipment
• A proven track record of working autonomously and managing teams
• Strong communication and organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Computer literacy - previous experience with EZY wine systems highly desirable
• Current Drivers Licence
• Current Forklift License – desirable but not essential
• Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia will be required
To apply for this position please submit a cover letter and your CV via Wine Industry Jobs using the 'APPLY FOR JOB’ link above.
Employer Contact Information
The Randall Wine Group
Level 27, Westpac House
91 King William Street
Adelaide
5000
The Randall Wine Group has significant vineyard holdings across most growing regions in South Australia, and with 4 wineries, it is the largest producer of luxury bulk wine. The Randall Wine Group are also famous for our premium fine wine brands, Seppeltsfield Wines in the Barossa and Gemtree Wines and Penny's Hill Wines in McLaren Vale.