Vintage Cellar Hand – Casual Position Heathcote Winery
The position is hands‐on and centres on cellar operations, working closely with the winemaking team on daily tasks throughout the vintage.
During the annual vintage period, you will work in the winery for a period of up to 4-8 weeks depending upon the length of the season.
Duties will include working with pumps and machinery plus a range of other winery duties.
No winery experience required as on-the-job training will be provided.
Key responsibilities
Cleaning and sanitising tanks, hoses, barrels, equipment and cellar surfaces
Barrel washing, organising and general cellar hygiene
Assisting with racking, transfers, additions and other cellar tasks under supervision
Fruit receival and processing during vintage
Assisting in all vintage operations (fruit intake, pump overs, additions, barrel work etc.)
Setting up and packing down equipment and cellar spaces
General winery maintenance tasks as directed
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised cellar workplace
Following SOPs and safe work practices at all times
About you




Strong physical fitness and willingness to undertake manual work
Good level of fitness as much of the work is physically demanding
Ability to work outdoors
Ability to work autonomously with direction from winemakers and other staff
Australian citizen or valid working in Australia Visa
Preference will be given to applicants who possess an Australian License to Perform High Risk Work (forklift license) and have at least 12 months forklift driving experience
Good communication and ability to follow instructions
Safe and reliable work practices
Interest in cellar operations and wine production
About us
Heathcote Winery is a premium boutique winery located in the main street of Heathcote, central Victoria.
We create a range of handcrafted wine including Vermentino, Viognier, Rose, Grenache and Shiraz.
We are expecting to crush approximately ****** tonnes of premium hand-picked fruit.
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📌 Vintage Cellar Hand – Casual Position Heathcote Winery (Victoria)
🏢 Free Run Consulting
📍 Victoria