Careers

Expression of Interest

If you are interested in employment with Kingston Estate Wines please upload your resume and covering letter or completed Employment Application Form. Alternatively you can email applications@kewines.com.au or contact the Human Resources Coordinator, Peta Sanders on 08 8583 0547.

 

You will be contacted if any suitable opportunities arise within the Company.

 

 

 

 

 

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Winemaker

Full Time

Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wine companies and vineyard owners, having achieved award winning international recognition and success.

Our Vision: To be the Leading Grower and Producer of Australian Wine for the World

We are looking for a new Winemaker

An opportunity exists for a Winemaker to provide experience and expertise to our enthusiastic and energetic winemaking team.

The Job:

As our new Winemaker we want you to be an active part of the team, you will be hands on and fully engaged in all aspects of winemaking.  You will be required to have opinions, ideas and look to genuinely improve our processes and the quality we can provide our customers.

The role is full time, based at our winery at Kingston on Murray, you will be involved in managing all operation types from vintage to dispatch, blend allocations and scheduling your work into our daily program.

This role has the potential to grow, as you grow and develop your experience and knowledge.

The person we want:

Will have previous winery experience and will have completed a relevant winemaking qualification.  Ideally you can demonstrate the ability to manage many complex operations, in a co-operative team environment.

The work ethic and communication skills you possess along with your passion for understanding and controlling the processes you manage, will inspire your team and command respect.

You will understand that extra hours including weekends will be required during vintage.

You will need a current Australian driver’s license and have current Australian Working Rights.

The perks:

We will pay you a competitive salary.

You will also get a generous wine allowance and an annual uniform allocation.

If this sounds like you and you are up the challenge, then we can’t wait to hear from you.

Successful candidates will share the values of our Company, Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

 To apply please complete an application form or email your resume, stating the position you are your applying for to hr@kewines.com.au or apply via our website (click on the ‘Careers’ tab). To increase your chance of gaining employment you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

For all enquiries contact Sean Leesue, Human Resources Advisor on 08 8583 0568.

 

Kingston Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.

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Vintage Winemaking Technical Assistants

7th October 2022

Vintage Winemaking Technical Assistants

Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wine growers, having achieved award winning international recognition and success.

Our Vision: To be the Leading Grower and Producer of Australian Wine for the World.

Vintage Winemaking Technical Assistants

The Winemaking Technical Assistants provide support and assistance to the Winemaking team in the management and control of all aspects of vintage winemaking operations. There are several roles available and is a fixed term contract commencing in January or February 2023.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Assisting the Winemaking team in the management of the wine making process.
• Collecting, recording and maintaining accurate data throughout various processes.
• Monitoring and maintaining juices, yeast cultures and fermentations to specification under winemaker instruction.
• Monitoring and operating refrigeration plant under winemaking guidance.
• Collection of wine samples from the cellar and writing cellar notes.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge & experience:

• Will have a high-level computer skills and data entry in Microsoft applications, including word and excel.
• A basic knowledge of quality control principles and practices in relation to wine production.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Be physically fit to climb stairs.
• The capacity to work a rotating shift roster during the vintage period and he be available to work reasonable additional hours as required to meet production needs.

The successful candidate will share the values of our Company, Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

How to Apply

If this position sounds like the right fit for you, please attach both a resume and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact Human Resources Advisor, Sean Leesue on 0437 767 839 or email hr@kewines.com.au

Kingston Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.

Applications Close 21 October 2022

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National Viticulture Manager

7 October 2022

Full Time

Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wine growers, having achieved award winning international recognition and success.

Our Vision: To be the Leading Grower and Producer of Australian Wine for the World.

National Viticulture Manager

As the National Viticulture Manager, you will provide leadership to ensure production targets are achieved at all company owned vineyards within budgeted parameters. You will liaise with growers, contractors and manage an integrated team of viticulture professionals delivering value to the business.

Building on the success of the team, you will initiate improvements ensuring the efficiency of the viticulture operations is continuously improved, complies with relevant standards and delivers the highest standard of fruit within quality, timeliness, and cost parameters.

You will systematically identify production limiting factors and action appropriate plans to minimise impacts. With responsibility for a diverse and integrated operation, you will value the opportunity to contribute as a member of a high performing executive team.

Candidates will possess the capacity to manage multiple priorities, understand the strategic environment and the ability to translate strategy into meaningful business/departmental goals and objectives to be deployed within teams. Preferred candidates will demonstrate credibility and the emotional intelligence to motivate and lead a professional viticultural team together with a high-level of attention to detail.

Ideally candidates will hold appropriate tertiary qualifications in horticulture or viticulture, have a thorough understanding of warm climate viticulture and regulations effecting viticulture and grape supply practices, appropriate management qualifications and/or be able to demonstrate substantial previous experience in providing leadership to viticultural and/or horticultural operations in a medium/large sized business.

To apply for position please email your resume and covering letter detailing your interest in the position by addressing the key criteria to hr@kewines.com.au or apply via our website (click on the ‘Careers’ tab) by 4 November 2022.

For all enquiries contact the Human Resources Manager, Chris Ramage on 0417803783.

Kingston Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Casual Cellar Hands

19 September 2022

Casual

Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wine growers, having achieved award winning international recognition and success.

Our Vision: To be the Leading Grower and Producer of Australian Wine for the World

Casual Cellar Hands

As a Cellar Hand you will play an important role at our Riverland Winery performing various tasks that contribute the production and dispatch of our wine.

You will have the capacity to work rotating shift-work, weekend-work and overtime hours, particularly during peak periods. 

Key responsibilities of this role include: 

• Crushing and Pressing grapes.
• Transfer Operations.
• Machine and Pump operations.
• Following and assisting with the review of Company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performing tasks safely and within company WHS policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Prior Cellar Hand experience in the wine industry.
• Be physically fit.
• Display a positive attitude and the ability to problem solve and manage workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ideally candidates will possess a current forklift and/or HR License but it is not essential.

Successful candidates will share the values of our Company;                         

Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

To apply for the position please email your resume and covering letter to hr@kewines.com.au or apply via our website (click on the ‘Careers’ tab).

For all enquiries contact the Human Resources Advisor, Sean Leesue on 0437 767 839.  Applications close  14 October 2022.

Kingston Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is a Drug and Alcohol-free workplace.

All applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to submit to pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.

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Maintenance Fitter

Full Time

Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wine growers, having achieved award winning international recognition and success.

Our Vision: To be the Leading Grower and Producer of Australian Wine for the World.

As a Maintenance Fitter you will be involved in the commissioning repairs and preventative maintenance of site plant and equipment whilst undertaking general fitting and assembly tasks.

Typical duties of this role include:

• Servicing and repairs of plant and equipment including assembly and disassembly of pumps, centrifuges and other rotating equipment including mechanical seal installation.
• Removal and replacement of mechanical drives, gear boxes, couplings, pulleys, chains including belts and bearings.
• Repairing solenoids, fittings, hose connections, hydraulics and pneumatics (basic level) and controls.
• Undertaking general maintenance tasks as required.
• Fabrication and repairs using Arc, Tig or Mig welding processes.

Skills and Experience

• Hold a Mechanical Engineering trade qualification (minimum Cert III).
• Sound general mechanical, engineering knowledge and aptitude.
• Advanced fitting and diagnostic skills.
• Current Drivers and Forklift licence.
• Experience in working in confined spaces and on elevated platforms is desirable.
• Prior experience in a winery or food production facility desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The successful candidate will share the values of our Company,

Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

If this position sounds like the right fit for you please apply, ensuring you attach both a resume and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact Sean Leesue Human Resource Advisor on 08 8583 0500 or email hr@kewines.com.au

Kingston Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.

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