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To celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 we’re shining a spotlight on a handful of the incredible women at Yering Station. Read on to find out more about the team –
TRACEY BOYD | WAREHOUSE MANAGER
What’s one part of your job that gives you the most pride?
The warehouse system. Keeping our inventory organised and our processes efficient.
If you could raise a glass to one woman (past or present), who would it be?
Rachael Scicluna for her outstanding leadership, strong work ethic and attention to detail.
What’s something you value in your male colleagues as allies?
Their openness to learning and always being supportive.
AMANDA FLYNN | WINEMAKER
What’s one part of your job that gives you the most pride?
The final wines of each vintage are always something I am incredibly proud of. So many talented people are involved along the life of each wine… But… what I really love most is talking to my interns after vintage and hearing that we have created a great space for them to develop their techniques and understanding of crafting wines. Knowing they are leaving with greater confidence in their abilities to continue their winemaking journeys – that’s a proud “winery mum” moment and something I strive for each year.
If you could raise a glass to one woman (past or present), who would it be?
One glass? I’ll need two. I would love to share a wine with both of my grandmothers. Both incredibly hard-working women and mothers to 10 children. They would both get a real kick out of the fact that I ‘grew up’ to be a winemaker.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to women considering a career in wine?
Get involved in as many areas of the wine industry as you can. Work in vineyards, wineries, labs, distribution centres, cellar door, wine bars, restaurants, repping – having an understanding and appreciation of every part of the business will help you craft a successful career.
REBEKAH SOUTHEY | EVENT COORDINATOR
What’s one part about your job that gives you the most pride?
Seeing an event (especially weddings!) come together from the very first enquiry or meeting to the final farewell gives me the most pride. Being trusted with such important moments in people’s lives, and knowing I’ve helped create something memorable, meaningful and seamless, is incredibly rewarding.
What does support between women at work look like for you?
Support to me looks like mentorship, honesty and genuine encouragement. It’s women championing each other, sharing their knowledge and experience, and offering guidance without judgment. I’ve been incredibly lucky to experience this kind of support firsthand at Yering Station.
If you could raise one glass to a woman past or present, who would it be?
My mum! She is my greatest inspiration, my role model, and the reason I am who I am today.
JESSE THEODORE | CELLAR HAND
What’s something you value in your male colleagues as allies?
One thing I value in my male colleagues is that they never overlook me because I’m a woman (which is sometimes a blessing and a curse!). However, I have never felt as though I’m not being perceived as an equal due to my gender which is a very empowering feeling.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to women considering a career in wine?
Just do it! You will have so much fun, gain the opportunity to work and travel at the same time and meet so many awesome people that have the same passions as you.
If you could raise one glass to a woman past or present, who would it be?
My grandmother back home. If it wasn’t for her putting up with my 5am long black and biscuit visits during my vintages in New Zealand, I wouldn’t know what I would have done. The talks we would have together are part of the reason I’ve had the courage to be able to move overseas on my own to continue my journey in wine.
RACHAEL SCICLUNA | DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE
What’s one part of your job that gives you the most pride?
I have two aspects of my role that give me the greatest sense of pride, and both are centred around people.
I have been at Yering Station for over 26 years, and one of the most rewarding parts of my job is seeing guests return year after year. Building long-term relationships with our customers, watching them remain engaged with the brand, and having them remember me personally brings me immense joy. It is incredibly special to meet guests in the early days and then welcome them back as they return with one, two, or even three children, or simply return time and again. These moments genuinely reinforce that my dedication to the business over many years has been worthwhile.
The second is training, mentoring, and developing my team. I gain enormous satisfaction from seeing staff join us for what may initially be “just a job” and then, five years later, grow into managerial or leadership roles. Others balance their university studies while working within the business, then move on to careers they have trained for, yet continue to stay in touch and keep me updated on their progress, ask for advice, or request a reference, it is deeply rewarding and a source of great pride.
What does support between women at work look like to you?
Support between women at work, to me, is built on respect, trust, and genuine connection. I have the privilege of working with many women every day, across all ages, backgrounds, and varied departments. I value listening to them, learning from them, and supporting them if I can. Whether that is as their leader, their mentor, or simply as someone they can talk to. Support can look like being present when someone needs to cry, offering guidance during challenging moments, or sharing laughter and celebrating successes together. We spend a significant part of our lives with the people we work alongside, so it is essential that our workplaces are grounded in mutual respect, understanding, and encouragement. Supporting one another creates stronger teams, greater confidence, and a healthier, more positive work environment for everyone.
If you could raise a glass to one woman (past or present), who would it be?
I would raise a glass to my daughter, who is 12 years old. She is part of Generation Alpha and hasn’t been on this earth long enough to be shaped by many of the world’s negative elements. For her, the sun shines every day, life is bright, happy, wonderful, and meant to be lived. She doesn’t overthink or procrastinate. She has no regrets and doesn’t hesitate to be herself. She shows respect, resilience, kindness, and genuine friendship, and she reminds me daily of the optimism, courage, and goodness we should all strive to hold onto. I often find myself thinking about her when I need in ‘spike up’ in my day.
STACEY TIMMS | VINEYARD OPERATOR
What’s one part of your job that gives you the most pride?
Making a positive difference and being someone my team can rely on gives me the most pride.
What does support between women at work look like to you?
Supporting each other, celebrating wins, and lifting one another up especially during challenges such as Vintage.
If you could raise a glass to one woman (past or present), who would it be?
I would raise a glass to my Nan, who I miss dearly. Her strength, love, and kindness continue to inspire me every day.
REBECCA O’BRIEN | VINEYARD OPERATOR
What’s one part of your job that gives you the most pride?
The thing I take pride in is delivering the best quality grapes we can to the winery I love vintage we spend a year working towards it.
What’s something you value in your male colleagues as allies?
Their understanding, especially around being a working mother. Sometimes we just have to be there for our kids first.
If you could raise a glass to one woman (past or present), who would it be?
If I could raise a glass to a former colleague Dani Pi Meschini who showed me what women supporting women in this industry was all about.
Join us in raising a glass to the devoted, compassionate and talented women making up team Yering Station.
