Job Description

A hands-on winemaking and leadership opportunity in one of Margaret River’s established premium wineries.

Vasse Felix is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Winemaker to join our winemaking team in Margaret River.

Working closely with the Senior and Chief Winemakers, this hands-on position offers the opportunity to contribute across all aspects of premium wine production, from fruit processing and fermentation management through to maturation, blending and bottling preparation.

We are looking for someone with strong practical winemaking skills, sound technical knowledge and the ability to work independently, solve problems and contribute positively to a small, experienced team.

About the role

Working closely with the Senior and Chief Winemakers, you will coordinate daily winery operations, guide the cellar team This is a varied, hands-on winemaking position combining cellar operations, laboratory analysis, production coordination and winery administration.

You will spend approximately 50–60% of your time working in the cellar across the year, with responsibilities extending into laboratory management, production records, staff supervision and operational improvements.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your technical and leadership skills while contributing to the day-to-day running of the winery and maintaining high standards of wine quality.

What you will do

• Undertake and supervise hands-on winemaking activities, including fruit processing, fermentation management, wine movements, additions, maturation and bottling preparation.
• Monitor wine quality, interpret laboratory results, calculate additions and contribute to technical winemaking decisions and trials.
• Coordinate cellar and laboratory activities to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Prepare and update cellar notes, Vintrace records and production documentation.
• Supervise, train and support permanent and seasonal winery staff.
• Troubleshoot operational and technical issues, identifying opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of wine quality, hygiene, safety and compliance.
• Support vintage operations, including shift supervision and coordination of laboratory and production activities as required.

About you

We are looking for someone who combines sound technical winemaking knowledge and strong practical skills with the confidence, judgement and communication skills to lead a team. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in commercial winemaking, with sound practical cellar and fermentation management skills.
• A winemaking qualification or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Good technical knowledge, laboratory skills and an understanding of winery production systems.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to work independently, make sound decisions and support other team members.
• Experience with Vintrace and staff supervision would be advantageous.

What we offer

An opportunity to work with an experienced winemaking team at one of Margaret River's established premium wineries, with meaningful involvement in wine production, technical decisions and continuous improvement.

The position offers opportunities to develop both technical and leadership capabilities, with exposure to a broad range of winery operations.

This is a full-time position based in Margaret River, with additional hours and shift work required during vintage.

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant winemaking experience, technical skills and areas of interest.