AddressPart of the ancient and rocky landscape of Victoria’s Strathbogie Ranges, the family owned and run wine business has an extensive portfolio of cool climate wines that capture the distinctive characteristics of their high-altitude vineyards. With a strong focus on people and culture, Fowles have attracted outstanding industry professionals, building a long-term and committed team.
We are seeking and energetic, experienced Cellar Hand to assist in day-to-day winery operations.
This job will require the successful candidate to carry out all hands-on functions in a modern winery.
Prior experience is advantageous.
Key Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Be able to follow instructions, SOPs and complete cellar notes
- Transfer wine, juice and ferments operations
- Clean as you go
- Crossflow Filtration
- Load and unload tankers
- Collecting samples from wine tanks and barrels
- Additions and gas adjustments to tanks
- Preparation of wines to meet production requirements
- Wine packaging – Bottling line duties
Competencies Required
- Strong focus on workplace safety
- Be able to work well in a team environment
- Good work ethic and attitude
- Good communication skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Numerical and literacy skills
- Flexibility (i.e., available to work shift work & weekends during vintage)
Skills and Experience Required
- Practical winery experience is an advantage
- Tertiary education in “Cellar Operations” or “Winemaking” is an advantage
- Experience in laboratory operations is an advantage
- Current Driver’s License (essential)
- Current Fork License (preferred)
Renumeration to be negotiated with successful applicant
