Vineyard Operator: Hands-On Viticulture & Harvest (Casual)

Chandon Australia; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Part 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 to support daily vineyard operations at our Whitlands site. You will assist with machinery operation, pruning, vine training, trellis work, irrigation maintenance and general vineyard tasks.

The role requires manual work, flexibility for harvest periods including nights and weekends, and a commitment to safety. Valid licenses for car and, if possible, forklift, plus basic qualifications in agriculture are valued.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of vineyard/agriculture operations experience preferred.
• Tertiary qualifications in agriculture, viticulture or horticulture are highly regarded.
• Ability to operate machinery and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform spraying, pruning, vine training, trellis and irrigation maintenance.
• Operate vineyard machinery to a high standard and perform basic maintenance.
• Monitor pests and diseases, assist with frost protection and crop estimation.
• Contribute during harvest, including night or weekend work.
• Maintain safety standards and promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Machinery operation

Vineyard operations

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

Car license

Forklift license

First-aid accreditation

Education

Agriculture/viticulture/horticulture qualification

Job description

Domaine Chandon Australia is seeking a casual Vineyard Operator to support daily vineyard operations at our Whitlands site. You will assist with machinery operation, pruning, vine training, trellis work, irrigation maintenance and general vineyard tasks.

The role requires manual work, flexibility for harvest periods including nights and weekends, and a commitment to safety. Valid licenses for car and, if possible, forklift, plus basic qualifications in agriculture are valued.