Seasonal Vineyard Technician – Barossa/Eden Valley (Pay + Wine)

Hill-Smith Family Estates; Barossa; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wine allowance

Diverse and interesting role

Family-owned business

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hill-Smith Family Estates is seeking a Vineyard Hand for Barossa/Eden Valley. The role involves completing all vineyard operations with attention to safety and timing, including machinery operation, vine tending, trellising maintenance, and canopy management.

Some activities may occur outside normal hours, especially during spraying and harvest seasons. A pre-employment medical will be required before commencement.

Qualifications

• Experience operating vineyard machinery and daily maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to safe work practices around equipment and agrichemicals.

Responsibilities

• Operate vineyard machinery and perform routine maintenance.
• Tend vines and assist with trellising maintenance.
• Support irrigation maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with canopy management to optimise quality grapes.

Skills

Machinery operation

Vineyard canopy management

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety awareness

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

Hill-Smith Family Estates is seeking a Vineyard Hand for Barossa/Eden Valley. The role involves completing all vineyard operations with attention to safety and timing, including machinery operation, vine tending, trellising maintenance, and canopy management.

Some activities may occur outside normal hours, especially during spraying and harvest seasons. A pre-employment medical will be required before commencement.