▷ (Immediate Start) Winemaker

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. Sustainability runs deep in our veins as we strive for continuous improvement across the business to deliver the best quality wines and customer service in our industry.

Mildura, the heart of the Sunraysia - says it all. Glorious sunshine all year round is waiting for you, as are the wonderful restaurants, spectacular sunrises, sunsets and sparkling star-studded skies.

With Australia's favourite water playground - the mighty Murray River on your doorstep, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level AND enjoy a lifestyle like no other.

Job Description

Responsibilities: As a Winemaker at Zilzie Wines, you will enjoy a diverse role within our Winemaking team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Shared responsibility for all day-to-day winemaking functions.
- Assisting in the effective management of the winemaking process stream and close coordination with other departments.
- Regularly benchmark Zilzie products against industry competitors and support the assistant winemaker in driving the Zilzie benchmark tasting program
- Key role in quality control and ensuring wines are within specification at all times.
- Key support in NPD and winery sustainability program.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualities, Qualifications and Experience:

- Degree in Oenology, related discipline or equivalent experience
- 3-5+ years of winemaking experience
- Medium to large winery experience
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, with a strong understanding of Microsoft programs
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- Experience with EZY systems
- Viticultural knowledge

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Candidates must provide proof of permanent residency in Australia.

Applications for this position will close 5pm on Friday 5th September 2025.

If you believe you have what it takes to fulfil the requirements of this role, apply via our website www.zilziewines.com/careers

Queries regarding this position may be directed to recruitment@zilziewines.com

You can find out more information about Zilzie Wines on our website at www.zilziewines.com

Unsolicited applications from Recruitment organisations will not be accepted.

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