Grower Liaison Officer

Vinarchy; South Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wine allowance

Paid Parental Leave

Loyalty Leave

Job summary

Vinarchy is seeking a Grower Liaison Officer to manage its grower portfolio and coordinate grape supply across the Riverland region in Australia. You will work in the vineyard delivering practical guidance, monitoring progress, and ensuring alignment with harvest planning and quality targets.

You will oversee fruit intake during vintage, handle grower payments and contracts, and lead seasonal staff. Strong viticulture knowledge, stakeholder engagement, and GIS skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in viticulture or agricultural operations.
• Diploma or degree in Viticulture or related field.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills.
• Valid Driver's Licence and comfortable working in vineyards.

Responsibilities

• Manage fruit intake at Berri and support vintage planning and programming.
• Administer grower payments, bonuses and contract records.
• Lead seasonal staff during vintage, including weighbridge and booking officers.
• Analyse viticultural data and prepare reports for planning and regulatory bodies.
• Support GIS adoption for vineyard mapping and data applications.
• Ensure compliance with industry reporting requirements and certifications.
• Assist with strategic initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Viticulture knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Team leadership

GIS familiarity

Education

Viticulture diploma/degree

Tools

MS Office

ESRI ArcGIS

Job description

About Us

Vinarchy. Redefining Wine.

Crafting extraordinary wines in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, and sharing them in almost every corner of the world, we are relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass.

About the role

Reporting to the Grape Supply Manager - Commercial & VIC, this role manages Vinarchy's grower portfolio and coordinates grape supply across the Riverland region.
As Grower Liaison Officer, you'll become a trusted partner to growers across the region, building strong relationships that support collaboration, fruit quality and seasonal planning. You'll spend time in the vineyard providing practical guidance on requirements, quality expectations and day-to-day management, while monitoring progress, identifying risks early and offering timely advice.
You'll also play an important role in keeping internal teams aligned through clear communication around fruit supply, quality targets and harvest planning. During vintage, you'll help coordinate fruit intake and support smooth logistics, while capturing and reporting vineyard data that informs forecasting, quality assessments and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage fruit intake at Berri and support vintage planning and programming.
• Administer grower grape payments, bonuses and accurate contract records.
• Lead seasonal staff during vintage, including weighbridge and booking officers.
• Analyse viticultural data and prepare reports for internal planning and regulatory bodies.
• Support the adoption of GIS tools for vineyard mapping and data applications.
• Ensure compliance with industry reporting requirements and winery certifications.
• Assist with strategic initiatives and process improvements that enhance quality and efficiency.

What You'll Bring:

• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within viticulture or agricultural operations.
• Strong practical and technical knowledge of viticulture, with a Diploma as a minimum or Degree preferred in Viticulture or a related field.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution and team leadership.
• Commercial acumen and sound decision-making capability, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with GIS platforms such as ESRI/ArcGIS.
• A valid Driver's Licence.

Why Join Us?

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.
We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.

You'll also have access to:

• Staff wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Paid Parental Leave
• Loyalty Leave - earn up to 1-week additional annual leave after 5 yrs
• Vinarchy Anniversary Day off
• Go Beyond Day - making a difference in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive employee discounts with national retailers

At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.

Our Company Values

• Grow Together
• Integrity In Every Drop
• Own Our Impact
• Simplify To Amplify