Technical Lead: Table Grapes

Orffer & Van der Merwe Human Resource Practitioners; Mildura; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm is seeking a Technical Lead for table grapes to support growers in Australia. This role involves providing technical assistance, monitoring vine growth, advising on best practices, and fostering relationships with licensed growers. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Agriculture, strong skills in communication and relationship-building, and experience in the fruit industry. This is a full-time position aimed at professionals looking to innovate in grape production.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in table grape cultivation.
• Strong understanding of the global fruit industry.
• Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to growers in the Sunraysia region.
• Monitor vine growth stages and manage crop.
• Advise growers during critical phenological stages.
• Develop varietal production protocols.
• Conduct grower visits and build relationships.
• Conduct continual grower visits and build strong relationships.
• Generate weekly visit reports via the company’s technical reporting system.
• Assist with field audits and updates for the grower database and contract schedules.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Commercial, and international teams.
• Participate in global company events (1–3 per year).
• Organise and host technical workshops, meetings, and open days.
• Fully support development of pipeline varieties and new selections in the territory.

Skills

Agricultural knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

MS Office proficiency

Statistical analysis capability

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Tools

MS Office

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Technical Lead: Table Grapes

Are you a passionate agricultural professional with deep experience in table grape cultivation? Our client, a leading player in the global fruit sector, is looking for a Technical Lead to support licensed growers and lead the implementation of best practices in viticulture across Australia.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, with major in Viticulture preferred.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in table grape cultivation.
• Strong understanding of the global fruit industry.
• Strong computer literacy in MS Office applications and statistical analysis programs.
• Fluent English (Spanish desirable but not essential).
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to work with international teams and adapt to changing conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and relocate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide after-sales technical support to licensed growers in the Sunraysia region.
• Monitor vine growth stages, irrigation, pruning, canopy & crop management.
• Advise growers during all critical phenological stages.
• Develop, update, and implement varietal production protocols, including:
  • Canopy management
  • E crop adjustments
  • Harvest maturity parameters
  • Quality and technical specifications for growers/packhouses
  • Promote and support new grape varieties based on performance.
• Conduct continual grower visits and build strong relationships.
• Generate weekly visit reports via the company’s technical reporting system.
• Assist with field audits and updates for the grower database and contract schedules.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Commercial, and international teams.
• Participate in global company events (1–3 per year).
• Organise and host technical workshops, meetings, and open days.
• Fully support development of pipeline varieties and new selections in the territory.

If you want to make a real impact and contribute to innovation in grape production globally, join this forward-thinking, international agricultural network and apply today.

To apply, send CV with reference MBATL to [e-mail] by no later than 16 January 2026.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Human Resources Services