Leeuwin Estate is one of the founding wineries of the Margaret River region and internationally recognised for producing wines ranked amongst the world's finest. As a family‐owned and operated producer, our commitment remains firmly focused on creating site‐expressive wines of exceptional quality. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Assistant Winemaker to join our dynamic winery team in Margaret River, Western Australia. Reporting to the Winemaker and Senior Winemaker, this permanent full‐time position plays a key role in supporting all facets of winery operations, quality management and cellar leadership. This is a hands‐on role suited to a technically skilled and highly organised wine professional who thrives in a collaborative, quality‐focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with planning and implementation of daily, weekly and seasonal cellar operations
* Support the management of winery quality systems and laboratory operations
* Coordinate and communicate winery processes with cellar and production teams
* Conduct and support winery team meetings and staff inductions
* Participate in the winemaking tasting panel and contribute informed sensory assessments
* Manage routine wine adjustments in accordance with winemaking specifications
* Assist with bottling operations in conjunction with the Bottling Line Manager
* Support winery research trials, product development and innovation projects
* Generate cellar worksheets and job orders using winery software systems
* Contribute to winery maintenance coordination and water harvesting systems
* Lead and maintain high workplace health and safety standards
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