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OverviewNugan Estate is a thriving wine business in the NSW Riverina, with export markets and an expansive reach throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and Scandinavia, as well as Japan, Malaysia, and Nigeria, among others.
These established sales channels include exclusive product arrangements with high-profile customers including Marks & Spencer in the UK and the Musgrave Group in Ireland.
From small-batch single vineyard wines bottled domestically to shipments for in-market bottling, Nungan Estate is focused on producing high quality, customer-driven wines for both the domestic and export markets.
Their extensive portfolio showcases a select range of vineyards in the Riverina, King Valley, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra.
Nugan Estate is committed to innovative product development, including the production of no and low alcohol wines.
The 8000T winery in Griffith was purpose built to encompass all equipment, plant and operations inside, along with an underground barrel cave, reducing environmental impacts and temperature fluctuations.
Investment in equipment upgrades and new technology has been implemented to support further growth and market demands.
Nugan Estate encapsulates over 80 years of determination and innovation in agribusiness, with the Matriarch Michelle Carruthers Nugan the driving force behind much of their success and development of the wine business.
Led by her entrepreneurship, the family produced their first commercial vintage in 2000, followed by the construction of the winery in 2002.
Now owned and run by the third generation of the family, the winery continues to grow based on these core philosophies.Reporting to the Managing Director, the Chief Winemaker will be responsible for all winemaking operations, driving wine style and culture through proactive leadership of the team.
Part of the senior management team, this role will be integral to business performance and advancing the next phase of growth and development plans.
The Chief Winemaker will also be a brand advocate, with opportunities to represent the business internationally and develop exclusive products for key trade customers.Key ResponsibilitiesManage all winemaking operations, ensuring operational excellenceManage the winery team, providing operational leadership and professional development opportunitiesPrepare a production plan to meet forecasts, style, budgets and timelinesSet winemaking styles and technical standard, establishing specifications and production processesDrive wine quality, maintaining standards and control procedures, including a wine analysis programLiaise with growers, performing vineyard inspections and coordinating vintage logisticsEnsure bottling specifications are met and analysis is completedOperate a safe work environment, ensuring processes are followed and regulatory compliance is metMaintain accurate and up to date winemaking and production systems and recordsManage winery budgets and operational costs, delivering forecasts and reportsAssist with capital investment projects, improving production facilities for optimal performance and profitabilityIdentify and develop improvement strategies and growth opportunities, including new product developmentRepresent the business, maintaining positive customer and trade relationshipsDevelop and implement KPI dashboardsActively contribute to the company's HACCP programAssist in hands-on cellar operations when requiredKey RequirementsTertiary qualification in Oenology or relevant disciplineExperience managing large winery operations and a multidisciplinary teamBusiness and financial acumenAdvanced technical knowledge across a diverse range of styles and varietiesAstute understanding of sensory analysis and quality evaluationBroad knowledge of national and global wine styles and trendsExperience with bulk wine, and no and low alcohol production an advantageUnderstanding of viticultureProficient in modern business software and technologyInnovative, with experience in new product developmentStrong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of audiencesValid forklift and driver's licenceCapacity for domestic and international travelView more information about the role and request a copy of the position description at :
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