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SalaryReady for a change of scenery and great career opportunities? More is waiting for you in Mildura VIC.
THE COMPANY
Zilzie Wines is one of Australia's largest family-owned wineries, located just outside the vibrant regional city of Mildura. We pride ourselves on family values, work life balance and being an employer of choice. We are ambitious and innovative. Zilzie is a 4.5 star James Halliday rated winery and Sustainable Wine Growing Australia Certified. We strive for continuous improvement across the business to deliver the best quality wines and customer service in our industry.
The Winery is based in Mildura VIC, with over 1700ha of vines, crushing 60,000 tonnes pa supplying major export and domestic markets with a range of high quality white, rosé, sparkling and red wines. Mildura is the heart of the Sunraysia. Glorious sunshine all year round is waiting for you, as are the wonderful restaurants, a friendly community, and relaxed regional lifestyle. Stunning natural landscapes and the mighty Murray River are right here for your enjoyment.
THE ROLES
Due to business growth, Zilzie Wines is seeking a dedicated and skilled Winemaker and Assistant Winemaker to join their dynamic team.
WINEMAKER ROLE – Attractive salary base starting from $85,000 plus superannuation based on skills and experience. This role is suitable for an experienced Winemaker with relevant wine making qualifications.
The key responsibilities for this role includes:
- Shared responsibility for all day to day winemaking functions.
- Assist in effective management of winemaking process stream and close coordination with other departments.
- Key role in quality control and ensuring wines are within specification at all times.
- Key support in NPD and winemaking trials
- the mentoring of vintage and junior winemaking staff
Key responsibilities for this role are:
- Supporting the winemaking team as per key performance areas
- Day to day coordination of winemaking processes as directed by the winemaking team and fruit intake schedule
- Assist the winemaking team through vintage in the management of the winemaking process stream
- Supporting the sample preparation and routine quality activities in training and task redundancy
- Drive QC tastings, domestic wine show entries and additive QC checks
THE REQUIREMENTS
- A degree in Oenology or equivalent.
- A passion for and understanding of wine, experience in premium wine making.
- Wine making experience (preferably in a medium to large winery).
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Experience preferably with EZY systems.
- Proven organisational skills and an ability to prioritise workload.
- Viticultural knowledge desirable but not essential.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Both roles offer good remuneration packages, to attract the right person.
Benefits that you will have access to working with our team are:
- Work in a positive environment that is passionate about wine
- Work in an environment that supports professional career growth
- Encouragement of teamwork, innovation, creativity and excellence
- Workplace flexibility including accrual of rostered days off
- Supporting our employees to achieve their best is part of our VIBE.
The best workplaces are those that value the opinions and perspectives of each team member. We welcome and value the variety that diverse cultures, minorities, genders and age ranges can bring to our business. Please note that candidates will undergo pre-employment fitness for work assessment and drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment screening process.
TO APPLY
Apply online or give Elizabeth Wells at Agricultural Appointments a call on 0426 265 *** or email *********@agri.com.au for further information. Closing date is 21 April 2024.
Additional information
- Change of scenery and great career opportunities.
- One of Australia's largest family-owned wineries.
- Relaxed regional lifestyle in vibrant city of Mildura VIC.
