Join a family-owned Clare Valley winery with over 50 years of history
Hands on training provided with a safety-first team
Hands-on vintage experience alongside a skilled viticulture team
About us Taylors Wines is a family-owned winery that has been growing grapes and making wine in the Clare Valley for over 50 years. Our Auburn vineyard team is gearing up for Vintage 2027, and we’re looking for reliable people to join us on a casual basis from February through to approximately May 2027.
About the role Reporting to the Viticulture Manager, you’ll help produce quality grapes for our winemaking team by working across the day-to-day vineyard operations during the busiest time of the year. We’re specifically looking for skilled grape harvester operators who can step in and run machine harvesting safely and efficiently through vintage.
Key responsibilities
Operating the grape harvester during vintage, including pre-start checks, cleaning and basic maintenance
Operation and day-to-day maintenance of other vineyard machinery
Pruning
Seasonal vine maintenance, including vine training, grafting and trellising
Irrigation system maintenance
General vineyard tasks to meet seasonal and operational demands
Maintaining housekeeping and hygiene standards
Following safe work procedures and reporting hazards, incidents and near misses
Working in a way that minimises environmental impact
What we are looking for
Previous vineyard operations experience
Current HRW forklift licence
ChemCert accreditation
Able to work flexible hours on rotating shifts, including weekends
Self-motivated, with good written and verbal communication
A team player who takes safety and quality seriously
Willing to undertake training as required
What’s on offer Competitive remuneration with overtime and penalties, a supportive team, training and development opportunities and the chance to be part of a vintage at one of Australia’s leading family wineries.
How to apply Click “Apply” and submit your resume, or email HR@taylorswines.com.au. Applications close 18th of December 2026.
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