Vineyard Operator

Chandon Australia; Shire of Strathbogie; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing subsidy

Employee retail discounts

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Domaine Chandon Australia is seeking a casual Vineyard Operator to support day‑to‑day vineyard tasks at our Strathbogie site. You will assist with pruning, spraying, irrigation work, and vineyard maintenance while operating machinery to a high standard and ensuring safety practices are followed.

The role involves potential night and weekend shifts during harvest, with opportunities for training and career growth within a renowned sparkling wine Maison of the LVMH group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in vineyard, agriculture, or horticulture operations preferred.
• Tertiary education in agriculture, viticulture, horticulture or related field highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of viticultural principles with ability to operate machinery.
• Flexible, reliable, good communicator, able to work independently or in a team.
• Hold a valid car license; forklift license and chemical handling/first-aid accreditation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform spraying, pruning, vine training, trellis and irrigation repairs and general vineyard maintenance.
• Operate vineyard machinery to a high standard and conduct regular maintenance.
• Monitor pests, diseases and assist with frost protection, bird control and crop estimation.
• Contribute during harvest, including potential night and weekend work.
• Uphold safety standards and participate in safety activities to promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Machinery operation

Viticulture knowledge

Safety compliance

Teamwork & communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in agriculture/viticulture

Tools

Forklift license

Chemical handling

Job description

Job Description

Description

We are passionate, because our mission excites us. At CHANDON, we craft exceptional sparkling wines and experiences based on the celebration of communities. We care about making our wines the best. We are bold, because from day one we have been committed to finding new and unexpected opportunities, people and methods.

At CHANDON, we stand for our values of diversity and inclusion, courage and collaboration within our cross‑cultural community. We are proud to be part of the Sparkling Wine Maison of the LVMH Group, with wineries in Argentina, Brazil, California, Australia, China and India, the sun never sets on CHANDON.

About the Role

The Vineyard Operator plays a crucial role in the day‑to‑day vineyard operations at our vineyard site in Strathbogie, assisting with machinery operation and hands‑on viticulture. Key responsibilities include:

• Executing a range of tasks including spraying, pruning, vine training, trellis and irrigation repairs, and general vineyard maintenance.
• Operating machinery and equipment to a high standard and ensuring proper maintenance.
• Monitoring pests and diseases, assisting with frost protection, bird control, and crop estimation.
• Undertaking roles during harvest, which may include night and weekend work.
• Adhering to safety standards, participating in safety activities, and promoting a safe work environment.

Key Criteria

To be considered for this casual position, applicants must:

• A minimum 1 year of relevant experience in vineyard, agriculture, or horticulture operations is preferred but not essential.
• Tertiary education or qualifications in agriculture, viticulture, horticulture, or a related field will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of viticultural principles and practices, with the ability to operate machinery and equipment effectively.
• Exhibit flexibility, strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Hold a valid car license.
• Possessing a forklift license, chemical handling and first‑aid accreditation would be advantageous.

Domaine Chandon Australia is proud to celebrate our differences and communities. Our priority is to attract, support and retain individuals‑irrespective of gender, age, religion and sexual orientation.

Benefits & Application

You will join a friendly, dedicated and professional team. We offer a competitive salary, attractive benefits, comprehensive training, generous employee retail discounts, and a Health and Wellbeing subsidy.

To be considered for this role, candidates must have the legal right to work in Australia and reliable transportation to and from the winery, as public transport is not available.