Vineyard Operator - North Eastern Victoria

Casella Family Brands; Rutherglen; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Casella Wines in Rutherglen is seeking an experienced Vineyard Operator to support day‑to‑day vineyard operations, ensure safety, efficiency and high standards.

Reporting to the Vineyard Assistant Manager Northeastern Victoria, you will carry out vineyard tasks, irrigation, pruning, harvesting, and seasonal shifts. A current chemical certificate and forklift licence are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on outdoor work in a vineyard environment.
• Ability to complete tasks safely and to high standards.
• Chemical certificate and forklift licence are desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vineyard operations as directed, ensuring work is completed efficiently and effectively.
• Carry out herbicide, fungicide & insecticide programs, including pest, disease, and weed control.
• Conduct irrigation activities as per the irrigation schedule; including fertigation, maintenance of the irrigation systems.
• Maintain and operate all plant and machinery in accordance with safe operating procedures and policies.
• Complete soil works, fertilisation, propagation, trellising, planting and vine development activities as requested.
• Complete re-planting or re-trellising activities as required.
• Conduct vine pruning activities both manual and machine.
• Carry out hand harvesting activities
• Ability to work shifts during vintage.

Skills

Vineyard operations

Irrigation management

Pest & disease control

Pruning

Harvesting

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The global phenomenon [yellow tail]® is produced by the family-owned Casella Wines, located in Yenda NSW.Since its inception in 2001, [yellow tail] has grown to be the World’s Most Powerful Wine Brand 8 years in a row!

Morris of Rutherglen is one of Australia's most iconic wine brands, renowned for its award-winning fortified wines. Our vineyards feature vines ranging from 5 to 80 years of age and support a diverse portfolio of premium wines and spirits, including the highly regarded Morris Australian Single Malt Whisky.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Vineyard Operator to join our team in Rutherglen. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining high vineyard standards, and is willing to contribute during peak seasonal periods.

About the role:

Reporting to the Vineyard Assistant Manager Northeastern Victoria, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the vineyard and ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out vineyard operations as directed, ensuring work is completed efficiently and effectively
• Carry out herbicide, fungicide & insecticide programs, including pest, disease, and weed control
• Conduct irrigation activities as per the irrigation schedule; including fertigation, maintenance of the irrigation systems, and applying information from the soil moisture measuring devices.
• Maintain and operate all plant and machinery in accordance with safe operating procedures and policies.
• Complete soil works, fertilisation, propagation, trellising, planting and vine development activities as requested.
• Complete re-planting or re-trellising activities as required.
• Conduct vine pruning activities both manual and machine.
• Carry out hand harvesting activities
• Ability to work shifts during vintage

A current chemical certificate and forklift licence is desired, but not essential.