Positions Vacant

Hollick Wines currently have vacancies for the following positions:
Administration Assistant
Commis Chef/Chef De Partie

Hollick - The People

Ian Hollick

Ian's involvement with viticulture goes way back to his childhood in Mildura as the son of a soldier settler fruit blocker. After studying Agricultural Science at Dookie Agricultural College, and a tenure with Mildara Wines Coonawarra as national vineyard manager , Ian and Wendy launched Hollick Wines in 1983.

Today Ian oversees the 50,000 case production winery and vineyards that they founded and developed and devotes much time and energy utilising his experience on industry representative bodies.

When not travelling or working Ian can be found at Penola Golf Club or tending to his prize winning tomatoes.

Wendy Hollick - Cellar Door Manager

A trained teacher, Wendy is the Cellar door manager and is more often than not found at the counter imparting her considerable knowledge to visitors.

Wendy is a passionate wine educator and wine tourism oracle, currently serving on the South Australian Wine Tourism advisory board. She was a key driving force behind the development of the restaurant at Hollick, and a keen proponent for the synergy between wine and food.

Kate Hollick - Administration Manager

Following completion of a Bachelor of Business (tourism) degree from LaTrobe University, Kate has worked mainly in the hospitality industry since 1999, mainly in the vibrant Melbourne restaurant scene and also in the UK for a 12 month stint. Kate also worked in the tourism industry, both at the retail and wholesale levels, during her time in Melbourne.

Kate commenced work with the family business in July 2006 and has demonstrated the same team spirit and application that typified her illustrious hockey career since commencing.

Mel Hollick - Brand Manager

Mel was enticed back into the family business in late 2006, after completing a successful two year stint as Brand Manager for Regional Wines for Fosters in the European market. A Commerce graduate, Mel completed a graduate diploma in Wine Business, soon after recognising she was seeking more excitement than a career in accountancy was able to offer her. Prior to joining Fosters, Mel enjoyed a number of roles within the wine industry, giving her valuable exposure to the retail, wholesale and production channels.

Mel is based in Coonawarra and when not working may be found on the hockey field.

Matt Caldersmith - Winemaker

Before taking up the position at Hollick, Matt, his wife Megan and their two young children were based in Denmark, WA where Matt was the assistant winemaker at the highly rated Forest Hill Vineyards.

Matt originally hails from Sydney where he completed a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Oenology) degree at Adelaide University with first class honours. During his study, Matt supplemented theory with practical experience in the cellar at Petaluma and Rosemount wines. Matt has already demonstrated that he is a keen surfer and has braved the arctic conditions at Robe and Port MacDonnell most weekends since his arrival.

Stuart Sharam - Vineyard Manager

Local boy Stuart cut his teeth in the vineyards of the Redman family before joining the team at Hollick in 2002.

As well as chasing chooks around and growing prime organic veggies for the restaurant, Stuart has a penchant for thoroughbreds, and is still seeking his first fast one.