Vineyard Operator & Equipment Specialist

Chandon Australia

Central Coast

On-site

AUD 50,000 - 70,000

Part time

6 days ago

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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 for our Whitlands site. You will assist with machinery operation and hands-on viticulture, performing spraying, pruning, vine training, trellis and irrigation repairs, and general vineyard maintenance.

You will operate machinery to a high standard, monitor pests and diseases, assist with frost protection and crop estimation, and participate in harvest as needed, including night or weekend work, all while upholding safety and a

Qualifications

1+ year of vineyard/agriculture experience preferred but not essential.
Tertiary education in agriculture, viticulture or horticulture is highly regarded.
Understand viticultural principles and safe machinery operation.
Flexibility, good communication, reliability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Spraying, pruning, vine training, trellis and irrigation repairs, and general vineyard maintenance.
Operate machinery and equipment to a high standard with proper maintenance.
Monitor pests and diseases, assist with frost protection, bird control and crop estimation.
Take on harvest duties, including possible night and weekend work.
Adhere to safety standards and promote a safe work environment.