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Wine Maker

ANZSCO 234213

Employed

1,900

Part-time share

18%

Female share

22%

Median age

44 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Wine Makers plan, supervise and coordinate the production of wine or spirits from selected varieties of grapes.

What they typically do

  • Examines fruit samples to assess ripeness, sugar and acid content, and determine suitability for processing.
  • Co-ordinates winemaking processes, directs workers in testing and crushing grapes, fermenting juices, and fortifying, clarifying, maturing and finishing wines.
  • Blends wines according to formulae and knowledge of winemaking techniques.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

SA
37.9%
VIC
27%
NSW
15.7%
WA
12%
TAS
3.8%
QLD
3.2%
ACT
0.6%
NT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Wine Maker.