Wine Maker
A Winemaker manages the production of wine from grape reception through fermentation, maturation, blending, and bottling at a winery. Australia is a globally significant wine-producing nation.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand in established wine regions; Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Yarra Valley, and Margaret River are primary employment hubs.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Manage the winemaking process from crush to bottling
- Monitor and adjust fermentation, maturation, and blending programs
- Maintain wine quality standards and AWBC/FSANZ compliance
- Develop new wine styles and product innovation
Skills required
- Winemaking science and viticulture knowledge
- Laboratory skills including wine analysis
- Quality management and sensory evaluation
- Production management and cellar operations
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in wine science or oenology. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on ROL and CSOL, supporting subclasses 186, 482, 491, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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