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What this job is
A winemaker directs the process of converting grapes into wine by managing fermentation, blending, and maturation in a vineyard or winery setting. They make critical decisions about harvest timing, yeast selection, temperature control, and oak ageing to achieve desired flavour and quality profiles. The role combines chemistry, sensory analysis, and production planning to ensure consistency and compliance with food safety and labelling standards.
Pay
A$2,194 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Inventory Trackingcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Supplier Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Data Entry and Accuracy
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Incident Reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Negotiation
- Reporting and Analytics
- Stakeholder Communication