Cargo Road Wines is a small, high-quality winery based in Orange with a 40-year history in the region making Cool Climate Wines With AltitudeTM. We are passionate about the holistic management of the vineyard and property and are proud to be the first winery in the world to achieve an Ecological Outcome Verification Certificate from the Savoury Institute. After 25 years looking after the land and improving the ecosystem within our property and surrounding areas, this proves our practices are truly regenerative.

Vineyard/Winemaking Assistant

We are seeking a Vineyard/Winemaking Assistant to join our small team.

The person we are looking for is:

  • highly self motivated;
  • hardworking and diligent;
  • capable and willing to work independently.

It would be an advantage to have:

  • vineyard experience;
  • cellar experience (preferable);
  • ability to operate a range of viticultural machinery;
  • common sense and excellent problem solving skills;
  • excellent planning and time management skills;
  • mechanical knowledge;
  • flexibility of work hours particularly during vintage;
  • a current driver’s license and own transport;
  • high standards of work practices and treatment of others;
  • an appropriate level of fitness and aptitude to work in a changing outdoor environment.

The role will involve:

  • all aspects of cellar operations;
  • vineyard work and supervision;
  • moving sheep and other husbandry activities;
  • pest, under vine and weed management;
  • trellis repairs and maintenance;
  • irrigation repairs and maintenance;
  • property repairs and maintenance.

Wages will be determined based on experience and performance reviews.

Please note that only Australian resident applications will be accepted.

To apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to james@cargoroadwines.com.au

Cellar Door Tasting and Sales Assistant

We are seeking a Cellar Door Tasting and Sales Assistant to join our small team.

The person we are looking for is:

  • highly self motivated;
  • hardworking and diligent;
  • capable and willing to work independently;
  • able to talk with knowledge about wines and local area.

Essential:

  • current driver’s license and own transport
  • current RSA certificate.

It would be an advantage to have:

  • a passion for wine of the Orange Wine Region;
  • a hands on, can do attitude;
  • a strong drive and initiative;
  • retail sales experience
  • hospitality and wine experience;
  • flexibility with hours worked, which will include weekend, after hours and public holidays.

Wages will be determined based on experience and performance reviews.

To apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to james@cargoroadwines.com.au

Administration Assistant

We are seeking a part time Administration Assistant to join our small team.

The person we are looking for is:

  • self motivated;
  • a competent time manager;
  • hardworking and diligent;
  • capable and willing to work independently;
  • a good communicator.

Essential:

  • current driver’s license and own transport

It would be an advantage to have:

  • a passion for wine in the Orange Wine region;
  • a hands on, can do attitude;
  • strong drive and initiative;
  • Knowledge of MYOB;
  • current RSA certificate.

The role will involve:

  • administration;
  • promotions and social media;
  • book-keeping.

Wages will be determined based on experience and performance reviews.

Please note that only Australian resident applications will be accepted.

To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to james@cargoroadwines.com.au