Assistant Winemaker

We’re 30 years young, but we have more than 130 years of combined experience. The Dorrien Estate Winery is nestled in the heart of the Barossa Valley and is steeped in tradition and rich culture. We have a diverse team of passionate growers and winemakers, including some 5th generation producers. This combined experience means we know a thing or two about turning high quality grapes into wine you want to drink!

With premium fruit from the best regions across the country, coupled with the expertise and experience of our team, every bottle of Dorrien Estate is crafted to bring you the best of modern Australian winemaking.

​​​​​​​The Endeavour Talent Team will be closed from December 25th to January 7th. While you can still apply during this time, applications will be reviewed starting January 8th, 2025. Happy holidays, and we look forward to connecting with you in the new year!

• Possibilities start here, dream big
• Great opportunity to build your career in winemaking
• Permanent role, perfect for a recent graduate

As an Assistant Winemaker, working across Dorrien Estate and Vinpac (on a six monthly rotation), you will oversee day-to-day winemaking activities. 

Working directly with winemaking and operational teams, you will ensure the desired outcome is reached for each batch, in line with the winemaking specifications and styles. 

Sound good? Read on. 

Here is a taste of what you can expect in this role:

• Dorrien Estate Vintage
  • Provide support in areas of operational winemaking, strategic planning , processing capacity management and quality control in the lead up to, during and immediately following the vintage period.
  • Contribute to pre-vintage planning and preparation.
  • Assist in the planning, management and supervision of  key winemaking processes including yeast culture management, grape processing, clarification/racking, inoculation, fermentation and filtration in accordance with winemaking specifications.
  • Oversee vintage winemaking activities on the night shift.
• Dorrien Estate Wine Production
  • Contribute to the management of immediate “post vintage winemaking” , such as rack and returns, barrel management, ullage management, assembly of “pre-blends/pack down”, filtration/centrifugation, across all winemaking portfolios/regions.
  • Ensure efficient prioritisation and scheduling of peak “post-vintage” winemaking workload.
• Vinpac Winemaking
  • Support the Winemaker on bottling sign-off, sparkling wine production, management of New Zealand wines.
  • Participate in New Product Development (NPD) activities, as well as the making and management of products wine and non-wine based.
• Safety, Quality, Environment and Sustainability
  • Consider environmental sustainability, responsible sourcing, quality and safety requirements when making strategic decisions.
  • Support the business sustainability strategy by embedding environmental sustainability and responsible sourcing in everything we do.
  • Ensure best practice winemaking principles and practices are utilised for all winemaking and tank farm operations.

Now let’s talk about you: 

• Degree in Wine Science/Oenology or Graduate qualification in Wine Science/Oenology.
• Practical experience in the field of winemaking.
• Practical understanding of cellar and laboratory operations.
   

The benefits are good too! 

• An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels (pubs & accommodation), BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands. Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W 
• As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big
• Find out more about our range of benefits and discounts here

At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.
 

We are together creators

With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll. We’re all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. 

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au.

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