Vineyard Operator

Chandon Australia; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous employee retail discounts

Health and Wellbeing subsidy

Job summary

Domaine Chandon Australia is seeking a casual Vineyard Operator at our Whitlands site to assist with day-to-day vineyard operations, operate machinery, and support viticulture tasks.

The role requires a minimum 1 year in vineyard or agricultural work, a valid car license, and flexibility for weekend or night work; forklift license and first-aid are a bonus.

Join a team focused on safety, quality, and sustainable farming, with competitive salary and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of vineyard/agriculture/horticulture operations experience preferred but not essential.
• Tertiary education or qualifications in agriculture, viticulture, horticulture, or related field will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of viticultural practices and ability to operate machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Vineyard operations

Machinery operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Car license

Forklift license

First-aid knowledge

Education

Agriculture / Viticulture qualification

Job description

Job 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 Whitlands, 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.

• competitive salary
• attractive benefits
• comprehensive training
• generous employee retail discounts
• 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.