Harvest Field Officer: Grape Quality & Grower Liaison

Vinarchy group.; South Australia; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinarchy Group in Rowland Flat, SA, is seeking motivated Vintage Field Officers for the 2027 Rowland Flat Vintage. You will travel through key grape regions, sample fruit, and support grower-winery communication during peak harvest.

A company vehicle and scheduled vineyard itineraries are provided. Ideal candidates are outdoors-ready, organized, and capable of independent work in a fast-paced seasonal setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in grape sampling and fruit maturity assessment.
• Understanding of vineyard operations and grape ripening processes.
• Ability to identify common vineyard pests, diseases and quality concerns.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence using mobile technology and maintaining accurate records.
• Understanding of winery, quality and harvest-related processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vineyard visits across allocated regions to assess fruit quality, disease presence and ripeness.
• Enter field data accurately using tablets and vineyard management systems.
• Maintain professional relationships with growers, vineyard contractors, transport providers and winery teams.
• Communicate fruit quality concerns, harvest timing recommendations and operational issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide timely updates to support harvest scheduling and grape intake planning.

Skills

Grape sampling

Vineyard ops

Pest & disease

Communication

Mobile tech

Harvest knowledge

Job description

Vinarchy Group in Rowland Flat, SA, is seeking motivated Vintage Field Officers for the 2027 Rowland Flat Vintage. You will travel through key grape regions, sample fruit, and support grower-winery communication during peak harvest.

A company vehicle and scheduled vineyard itineraries are provided. Ideal candidates are outdoors-ready, organized, and capable of independent work in a fast-paced seasonal setting.