Harvest Field Officer: Grape Quality & Logistics

Vinarchy group.; Berri; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinarchy group. in Berri, South Australia, seeks Vintage Field Officers to join Vintage 2027 operations at the largest grape-processing winery in the Southern Hemisphere.

You'll travel across regions to assess fruit quality, collect samples, and support communication between growers and winery teams. This frontline role requires independent work, strong communication, and the ability to stay organized during peak harvest.

Qualifications

• Experience in fruit sampling and basic maturity testing.
• Ability to identify common vineyard pests and diseases.
• Confident with data entry and accurate record-keeping.
• Knowledge of winery safety, biosecurity and quality protocols.
• Valid driver’s licence required and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vineyard visits across allocated regions to assess fruit quality, disease presence, and ripeness.
• Collect representative grape samples and perform basic maturity testing (Baumé/sugar levels, pH).
• Enter field data into motion tablets for each allocated block.
• Maintain clear communication with growers, contractors, haulers, and winery staff.
• Relay urgent issues to the winemaking and weighbridge teams.
• Update shift status reports and grape intake information to support daily decisions.
• Follow strict food safety, biosecurity, and winery quality protocols.
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by the Grower Liaison Officer.

Skills

Fruit sampling

Maturity testing

Data entry

Biosecurity knowledge

Outdoor work

Education

Viticulture/horticulture background

Job description

Vinarchy group. in Berri, South Australia, seeks Vintage Field Officers to join Vintage 2027 operations at the largest grape-processing winery in the Southern Hemisphere.

You'll travel across regions to assess fruit quality, collect samples, and support communication between growers and winery teams. This frontline role requires independent work, strong communication, and the ability to stay organized during peak harvest.