Location
Kayena, Tasmania
Salary
TBD
Job Type
Full Time
Job Overview
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Winemaker to join our Tasmanian team. If you're passionate about producing exceptional wines and driven by innovation and quality, this could be the role for you.
Join an iconic Australian family wine business who is committed to showcasing the best of Tasmanian wine on the world stage and play a key role in crafting premium wines from Tasmania’s renowned cool-climate wine regions.
About Us
Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia's most loved and respected wine companies built on more than 130 years' experience in quality winemaking, market leading innovation and family values that are at the heart of everything we do as a business.
Our portfolio has grown over time to now include market leading wine brands such as Devil's Corner from the East Coast of Tasmania, Tamar Ridge and Pirie from Tamar Valley Tasmania, Innocent Bystander from the Yarra Valley and of course Brown Brothers from Milawa, Victoria – the spiritual home of our business.
We are a proud and passionate business with strong values and a culture that celebrates our people, our brands and our shared success. Most recently we were identified by workplace culture authority Great Place to Work as one of the 100 Best Workplaces in Australia for 2024. We have also maintained our certification as "A Great Place to Work" for eight consecutive years, and we are committed to upholding this recognition across all areas of our business.
Premium wines from Tasmanian are at the core of our business today, and they form a key growth driver for our future, as we evolve in the domestic market and rapidly expand in strategic markets around the globe.
Job Description
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Winemaking – Tasmania, we are seeking a talented and quality-focused Winemaker to join our Tasmanian winemaking team.
Working closely with our winemaking team, you will contribute across all aspects of the winemaking process, from harvest through to bottling, ensuring our wines consistently meet the highest quality standards while supporting innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with premium Tasmanian wine brands in a collaborative environment where craftsmanship, technical excellence and innovation are highly valued.
Working as part of our Tasmanian Winemaking team, you will:
- Contribute to the development of long-term winemaking strategies and initiatives across our Tasmanian operations.
- Work closely with the Head of Winemaking across all stages of the winemaking process, including harvest, fermentation, blending, stabilisation and bottling.
- Undertake trial work to support new product development, wine style refinement and continuous quality improvement.
- Monitor wine chemistry and conditions, implementing corrective actions to maintain quality and minimise risk.
- Support sustainable winemaking practices and contribute to the winery’s environmental initiatives.
- Assist in maintaining a strong safety culture through proactive participation in safety initiatives.
- Collaborate with Winemaking, Cellar, Viticulture and Brand teams to deliver exceptional wine outcomes.
Requirements
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
You are a passionate and technically capable winemaker who takes pride in producing exceptional wines and enjoys working collaboratively within a high-performing team.
You are proactive, quality-focused and motivated by continuous improvement, bringing strong technical capability and a commitment to excellence throughout every stage of the winemaking process.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Diploma or Degree in Oenology or a related discipline.
- A minimum of three years’ winemaking experience, with demonstrated experience across the winemaking process.
- Strong technical knowledge across all aspects of the winemaking process.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of wine quality.
- Developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Experience using winery computer systems and technology applications.
- Mechanical aptitude and a practical, hands-on approach.
- A current driver’s licence.
Compensation
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an iconic Australian family wine business.
- Work with premium Tasmanian wine brands recognised for quality and innovation.
- Join a passionate and collaborative winemaking team.
- Be part of a business committed to sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Great Place to Work Certified 2026.
- Generous employee benefits including product discounts.
- Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
How to Apply
Apply through this link: https://brownfwg.elmotalent.com.au/careers/careers/job/view/478
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