Cellarhand

About Us

Vinarchy. Redefining Wine. 

Formed in 2025 through the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is a bold new force in the global wine industry. With operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile, and the U.S., we manage the full wine journey—from grape to glass.

Our portfolio includes global icons like Jacob’s Creek, Hardys, and Campo Viejo and rising stars including Grant Burge, Petaluma, St Hugo, and Brancott Estate, plus many more. We are imaginative, ambitious, and unafraid to challenge convention as we shape the future of wine.

About the role

Cellarhands are responsible for the preparation and blending of wine for bottling, while ensuring wine movements are completed accurately, on time, and with due regard to quality, hygiene, and safety.

The position contributes to the Vinarchy Winemakers vision and mission and strives for continuous improvement in all that we do.  It aims to achieve best practice, find new and better ways, leave our place better than we found it and contributes to creating a place where you want to work.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Key Responsibilities

• Performing cellar duties as delegated by the Winemaker Team. At all times following documented standard operating procedures. Typical duties are wine tanker loading, pump and rack transfer jobs, clarification operations, addition/adjustment and mixing, tank cleaning, flexibag loading, and assisting in the Cask Line from time to time as required.
• Maintaining a hygienic and safe working environment by continually attending to good cellar housekeeping and cleaning.
• Ensuring that personal protection (PPE) and safety equipment is used at all times and that issued work uniforms/PPE are correctly worn.
• Complete cellar works orders accurately and neatly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and problem solving in the winery.
• Train other staff on tasks you have been deemed competent on – as and when required.

Teamwork:

• Assists Management and other staff members to achieve efficiency, quality and yield targets.  
• Assists on other sites within the region as required.
• Fosters and enhances co-operation by working constructively with team members.

Quality, Safety and Environmental Compliance

The company is committed to maintaining the highest level of performance in all aspects of product quality, health and safety, food safety and environmental management (“QSE”). 
As an employee, you will meet our QSE obligations by:

• Ensuring relevant legislation and the company’s systems, policies, standards and procedures are implemented and maintained to comply with QSE policies, standards and procedures.
• Actively supporting and participating in the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives and activities.
• Treating all people with respect and in accordance with the company’s equal opportunity and unacceptable behaviour policy.
• Understanding the importance of responsible drinking and acting in line with our responsible drinking obligations.
• Behaving in a manner that does not put the safety and integrity of you, others, the environment or the company at risk.
• Actively participating in QSE training and initiatives.
• Actively participating in rehabilitation processes designed to return you to normal work duties.
• Reporting concerns to your manager in respect to any practices that could impact on people, product or the company’s reputation.

What you will bring:

• A can-do attitude, to be hard working and have the ability to thrive in a continuous improvement environment with a safety focus
• To have worked across at least 2 vintages with further experience outside of vintage
• Previous experience working in a large technological winery would be advantageous
• To have specific skills or experience in the operation of any of the following equipment: crossflow filtration, centrifuge, decanter, flotation, dynamos
• A practical aptitude and good communication skills.
• A good level of strength and fitness are important as these roles are physically active
• A full clean Driver’s Licence is desirable
• An interest in wine would be advantageous

Why Join Us?

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success. 
We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team. 

You’ll also have access to:

• Staff wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vinarchy Anniversary Day off
• Go Beyond Day - making a difference in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive employee discounts with national retailers

Ready to redefine your future?  APPLY TODAY!

At Vinarchy we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability. 

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