Introduction

About Us

Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia's most loved and respected wine companies built on over 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 who are strong on values and culture. 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.

Description

About Vintage

Vintage is the busiest and most exciting period in our winery, where grapes are transformed into wine. We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable and safety-focused individuals to join our team from early February through to mid-April 2027.

Whether you're looking to gain hands-on winery experience, develop your skills in a laboratory workplace or put your forklift experience to use, we have opportunities available across our production teams.

Opportunities Available: We’re on the hunt for fit,



healthy and enthusiastic individuals to work in our winery over our busy vintage period

Primary responsibilities will be to perform a variety of winery/cellar procedures and operate equipment and machinery in accordance with wine handling guidelines.

We have multiple roles available:

- Cellar Hands – no experience required as full training will be provided;
- Forklift Operators – with HR licence (LF) and at least 12 months experience; and
- Laboratory Assistants – a minimum of year 12 chemistry study or experience in laboratory techniques.

Skills And Experiences

About You

- A good level of physical fitness
- Be committed to work for the entire vintage period (approx. 8 – 10 weeks)
- Flexibility to work across all shifts, including night shift
- Willingness to work up to 6-7 days/week, (overtime and appropriate penalty rates will apply)

This is a great opportunity for students who are considering a GAP year to work locally and gain some work experience in a dynamic, safe and supportive environment.

Location: Our Winery is based in Milawa northeast Victoria and only 15 minutes’ drive from Wangaratta.

What’s on Offer:

- Work with a leading globally recognised brand
- Accredited Great Place to Work
- Opportunities to meet new people
- A safe working environment
- Comprehensive training and induction
- Product Discount

Timing: Beginning of February 2027 until mid-April 2027 (variable).

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible

📌 Vintage Cellar Hand (Milawa)
🏢 My Vine
📍 Milawa