Vintage Winemaker

Posted: 18/08/2025

Closing Date: 25/11/2025

Job Type: Contract

Location: Mildura & Murray VIC

Job Category: Operations

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. As a 5-star James Halliday rated winery, 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.

Commencing early-January 2026, for approximately 3 months, this role offers the opportunity to work in the thriving Mildura region, at a large-scale winery with fruit sourced from many of Australia's best known wine regions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in one of Australia's largest wine regions and further your knowledge of Australian Wine Styles.

The Vintage Winemaker role includes:

• Shared responsibility for maintaining all vintage day-to-day winemaking functions
• Assist in effective management of winemaking process stream and close coordination with other departments
• Playing a key role in quality control and ensuring wines are always within specification

• Minimum 3rd year level degree in Oenology
• 1+ years' vintage experience
• A developing palate and a passion for wine
• Able to work on a rotating roster of day and night shifts
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with the MS Office Suite of applications
• A team player that thrives in a diverse workplace

At Zilzie Wines, Energy is Everything If you would like to play a part in crafting our amazing new vintage wines that will enrich the everyday moments of Zilzie consumers around the world.

Please note: It is a requirement that the successful applicants will participate in a pre-employment medical and drug screening.

Zilzie Wines is located approximately a 20-minute drive from Mildura at our Karadoc Winery Site.

Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residency or a valid existing Australian work visa status.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.