Winemaking & Administrative Support - McLaren Vintners
McLaren Vintners
181 Douglas Gully Road
McLaren Flat, SA 5171
Australia
Application Closing Date
7/11/2025
Qualifications Required
No
Work Schedule
Part Time - Permanent
Job Description
Winemaking & Administrative Support (0.8 FTE)
McLaren Vintners is a 5,000T premium custom crush facility located in the heart of McLaren Vale, processing fruit primarily from McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills. We partner with a high-profile client base who have collectively achieved over 100 trophies in the past decade. Our focus is on quality, collaboration, and delivering exceptional outcomes for every client.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Winemaking & Administrative Coordinator to join our team in a permanent part-time capacity (0.8 FTE). This dynamic role supports the Winemaking and Client Liaison teams across a range of administrative and operational functions throughout the year.
About the Role
This position plays a key role in supporting our winemaking operations through accurate data entry, workflow coordination, and day-to-day communication with internal teams and clients. You’ll help ensure that winemaking activities are well-documented and that client and cellar teams receive timely, organised information.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide general administrative support to the Winemaking team
• Manage and maintain accurate records and data entry in winery software systems (e.g., Vintrace)
• Coordinate and process cellar work orders, additions, and inventory updates
• Support with new oak tracking, dispatch paperwork, and barrel records
• Liaise with cellar, laboratory, and logistics teams to ensure smooth workflow
• Assist with client communications and documentation
• Perform filing, reporting, and general office duties
• Provide support during fruit intake periods (e.g., weighbridge assistance)
Job Requirements
About You
You're an organised, adaptable, and tech-savvy individual with a strong eye for detail. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working with systems and processes, and are confident communicating across different teams.
Key Skills & Experience:
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to manage content across a number of web-based production platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Intermediate computer literacy, especially in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Experience with winery management software (e.g., Vintrace ) is highly regarded
• Previous experience in a winery or production environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work varying hours during the vintage period.
What We Offer
A permanent part-time role (0.8 FTE) with flexibility around hours
Supportive and experienced team in a respected winery
Varied and interesting work across both admin and operational support
Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and quality-focused environment
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.
Applicants must hold Australian residency/citizenship or a valid work visa and fluent verbal English language skills and good written English language skills.
Employer Contact Information
McLaren Vintners
181 Douglas Gully Road
McLaren Flat
SA
5171
Australia
We are your classic one-stop shop.
From our twenty metres of professional tasting bench to the Vinpac bottling hall next door, give us your grapes and theres no need to step outside for anything. Bring your grapes in, and take your packaged wine away on pallets.