Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
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DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Wine Maker
ANZSCO 234213
Wine Maker (ANZSCO 234213) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Wine Maker plans, supervises and coordinates the production of wine or spirits from selected varieties of grapes.
Typical tasks and duties
Wine Maker may perform the following tasks:
- liaise with viticulturists who manage planting programmes and the cultivation and production of grapes
- conduct various laboratory tests to monitor the progress of grapes to ensure their quality and to determine the correct time for harvest
- organise the crushing and pressing of grapes, the settling of juice and the fermentation of grape material
- direct the filtering of wine to remove remaining solids
- conduct laboratory tests and monitor quality of wine
- place filtered wine in casks or tanks for storage and maturation
- prepare plans for bottling wine once it has matured and make sure that quality is maintained when the wine is bottled
- supervise cellar personnel involved in the production of wine
- supervise the maintenance of the vineyard and winery during the off-season
- liaise with sales and marketing staff to make sure that the type, style and quality of wines produced will meet market demands
- organise and supervise local and export wine sales
- conduct technical in-service training for cellar staff
- give guided tours, conduct tastings and advise visitors about various aspects of wine.
- Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years; Or
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 2 DAMA regions
Wine Maker is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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Wine Maker historical SkillSelect report
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Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
