About us

Taylors Wines is a family-owned winery that has been growing grapes and making wine in the Clare Valley for over 50 years. Our Auburn vineyard team is gearing up for Vintage 2027, and we’re looking for reliable people to join us on a casual basis from February through to approximately May 2027.

About the role

Reporting to the Viticulture Manager, you’ll help produce quality grapes for our winemaking team by working across the day-to-day vineyard operations during the busiest time of the year. We’re specifically looking for skilled grape harvester operators who can step in and run machine harvesting safely and efficiently through vintage.

Key responsibilities

- Operating the grape harvester during vintage, including pre-start checks, cleaning and basic maintenance
- Operation and day-to-day maintenance of other vineyard machinery
- Pruning
- Seasonal vine maintenance, including vine training, grafting and trellising
- Irrigation system maintenance
- General vineyard tasks to meet seasonal and operational demands




- Maintaining housekeeping and hygiene standards
- Following secure work procedures and reporting hazards, incidents and near misses
- Working in a way that minimises environmental impact

What we are looking for

- Previous vineyard operations experience
- Current HRW forklift licence
- ChemCert accreditation
- Able to work flexible hours on rotating shifts, including weekends
- Self-motivated, with good written and verbal communication
- A team player who takes safety and quality seriously
- Willing to undertake training as required

What’s on offer Competitive remuneration with overtime and penalties, a supportive team, training and development opportunities and the chance to be part of a vintage at one of Australia’s leading family wineries.

How to apply

Click “Apply” and submit your resume, or email [email protected]. Applications close 18th of December 2026.

📌 Casual Vineyard Operator (Auburn)
🏢 Taylors Wines
📍 Auburn