Vineyard Operator

Brown Family Wine Group; Victoria; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wine discounts

Career development

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Brown Family Wine Group is seeking a Vineyard Operator to join the Williamstown, SA team. The role involves outdoor, hands-on vineyard duties across a seasonal cycle, requiring good observation and teamwork to ensure quality yields.

Applicants should enjoy outdoor work, be reliable, and able to follow instructions accurately in varying weather conditions. Prior vineyard experience is helpful but not essential, and the company promotes strong development and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in vineyard, agricultural or horticultural tasks is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crop estimation activities including shoot counting, bunch counting and crop sampling.
• Collect and record vineyard data accurately to support seasonal planning.
• Assist with general vineyard tasks as required throughout the season.
• Work safely and contribute to maintaining a productive vineyard environment.
• Support the vineyard team's commitment to quality and sustainable practices.

Skills

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Team player

Hands-on

Weather adaptability

Job description

Brown Family Wine Group is one of Australia's most loved and respected wine companies built on over 130 years' experience in quality winemaking, market leading innovation and family values that are at the heart of everything we do as a business.

Our portfolio has grown over time to now include market leading wine brands such as Devil's Corner from the East Coast of Tasmania, Tamar Ridge and Pirie from Tamar Valley Tasmania, Innocent Bystander from the Yarra Valley and of course Brown Brothers from Milawa, Victoria – the spiritual home of our business.

We are a proud and passionate business who are strong on values and culture. Most recently we were identified by workplace culture authority Great Place to Work as one of the 100 Best Workplaces in Australia for 2024. We have also maintained our certification as "A Great Place to Work" for eight consecutive years, and we are committed to upholding this recognition across all areas of our business.

About the Vineyard

Located in the Swan Hill region of North West Victoria, this large scale vineyard is recognised as producing a range of premium quality and non-mainstream wine‑grapes including Cienna, Tarrango, Crouchen and Orange Muscat.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct crop estimation activities, including shoot counting, bunch counting and crop sampling.


• Collect and record vineyard data accurately to support seasonal planning.


• Assist with general vineyard tasks as required throughout the season.


• Work safely and contribute to maintaining a productive vineyard environment.


• Support the vineyard team's commitment to quality and sustainable vineyard practices

About You

• Enjoy working outdoors and being active throughout the day.


• Have a keen eye for detail and can follow instructions accurately.


• Reliable, enthusiastic and able to work well as part of a team.


• Comfortable working in a hands‑on environment and varying weather conditions.


• Previous vineyard, agricultural or horticultural experience is beneficial but not essential

Why Join Us?

• Work with one of Australia's leading and most loved wine companies.


• A strong focus on upskilling, training, and career development.


• Generous employee benefits including wine discounts.


• Fantastic company culture and passionate team.


• Certified Great Place to Work

Vineyard Operator • Williamstown, SA, AU