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"There’s huge amounts of opportunity, especially in the sustainability and climate space to make a massive improvement in agriculture and actually make a difference".
Roles across the wine sector value chain
Careers in the viticulture and wine sector are diverse and the sector offers many opportunities to build an exciting and rewarding career.
Along with working in a vineyard or winery, your skills may be used in research, departments of primary industry, policy, consulting, or as part of co-operative wine businesses and in private wine companies of various sizes and locations.
There are pathways to the sector from physics, science, engineering and trades.
Self-employment is an option as an independent grower, winemaker, consultant, agronomist or starting your own business.
You can follow any pathway to match your own personal skills, values and ambitions – whether you are new to the sector or have transferable skills and experience looking for a career change.
Young people in the wine industry
Rootlings is a national youth network for all individuals 35 and under working in the Australian wine industry, regardless of role, state or region. It’s a community that cultivates connection, aids professional and personal development, and amplifies the youth voice.
If you choose a career in the industry, you will gain access to a wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and a platform to voice your ideas and concerns.
We also asked young people what they value and love about working in the viticulture and wine industry. This is what they told us.
More than jobs – it’s a lifestyle
Employment opportunities are diverse and can take you to any wine producing region around Australia or overseas.
Support when you are in the sector
The professional development and support when you enter the sector is unlike any other.
Take a moment to explore industry supported programs along your career pathway.
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‘Being involved in the process of creating something as timeless and culturally significant as wine can be incredibly rewarding. Seeing your hard work culminate in a finished product that brings joy to others provides a profound sense of accomplishment.’
Why choose a career in viticulture?
Hear from viticulturists around Australia talk about what they love about their jobs.
What is it like working in a vineyard?
Viticulturists share some of their experiences of working in vineyards in Australia.
Did you know?
- Oenology (pronounced ee–no–luh–jee) is the science and study of wine and winemaking. The career title is oenologist. An oenologist must have scientific knowledge of the chemical and biological processes which are used during the winemaking process.
- A vineyard is often characterised by its terroir (pronounced teuh-waa). This is a French term loosely translating as ‘a sense of place’ that refers to the specific geographical and geological characteristics of where the grapes are grown, which may be imparted in the wine.