Assistant Regional Viticulturist Winemaker
(Wine Jobs:
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Full Time
Pernod Ricard Winemakers
Mildura & Murray,,
Victoria
Pernod Ricard Winemakers portfolio includes prestigious Brands such as Jacob's Creek®, St Hugo®, Brancott Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo Viejo®, Graffigna® and Kenwood®. We offer you the opportunity to grow your career, giving you exposure to a large portfolio of successful premium wines in an environment that fosters leadership and innovation whilst providing you with opportunities to work both locally and around the world with a team of likeminded, passionate people.
Based in Regional Victoria (Mildura) we are currently seeking a passionate and self-motivated individual who is a Viticultural and/or Winemaking professional to join our commercial winemaking team on a full time basis. Reporting to the local Regional Winemaker/Grower Liaison Officer; the position is primarily responsible for assisting with contract wine production, technical viticultural support for growers and grower supply management. The position provides an excellent balance between both winemaking/viticultural seasonal activities throughout Riverland/Murray Darling as well as cool climate viticultural areas in both NSW and Victoria.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
• Seasonal technical viticulture tasks
• Vineyard inspections and fruit classification
• Overseeing contract winemaking
• Participate in viticulture and winemaking Research & Development
• Commercial grape supply activities
Tertiary qualification in Oenology or Wine Science or a related discipline along with vintage experience is mandatory. You will have exceptional relationship building skills, acute to detail and an uncompromising approach to quality, safety & environment. Intermediate computer literacy and ability to work in a team is required. The position is required to be available for shift work and during Vintage you must be able to work 12 hour shifts and weekend work. Intra and Interstate travel is also required. Knowledge or experience working with Australian varieties and practical experience in Riverland/Sunraysia will be highly regarded.
Pernod Ricard Winemakers provides a competitive salary package with a number of market leading benefits including but not limited to Motor Vehicle, Income Protection Insurance and Product Allowance.
If you believe you are the vital ingredient for our unique blend, please submit your CV and cover letter.
Applications close 8 October 2017. Early applications are encouraged.