Winemaking

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Vineyard Hand

A Vineyard Hand performs daily tasks related to grape cultivation and harvesting, including soil preparation, irrigation, and grape picking.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Winemaker

A Winemaker manages the wine production process, from growing grapes to bottling, requiring passion, attention to detail, and physical endurance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Vineyard Manager

A Vineyard Manager oversees grape production, managing planting, growing, and harvesting while addressing plant health and liaising with winemakers.

Avg yearly income $95,992
Skill level Beginner

Cellar Door Manager

A Cellar Door Manager oversees winery operations, hosts tastings, manages events, and ensures excellent customer service and staff supervision.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in winemaking

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC51524

Diploma of Viticulture
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$1,807 - $13,098
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vineyard Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vineyard Hand
AHC40320

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Nurseryperson Nursery Hand
Vineyard Hand Horticulturalist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Nurseryperson Nursery Hand Vineyard Hand Horticulturalist + 2 more
FBP30921

Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations
On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 42 months
$1,738 - $15,119
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vineyard Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vineyard Hand
FBP20521

Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations
Blended, On Campus
10 - 24 months
$1,998 - $8,070
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vineyard Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vineyard Hand
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