Vineyard Operator & Viticulture Specialist

Southern Premium Vineyards; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Premium Vineyards is seeking a hardworking Vineyard Operator to join our Griffith, NSW vineyard team. Reporting to the Vineyard Supervisor, you will perform a variety of duties aligned with seasonal requirements and focus on disease and weed control, irrigation, and equipment operation.

You will be involved in planting, vine development, re-planting and re-trellising, and you may participate in harvesting during vintage. A genuine interest in viticulture and outdoor work is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in viticulture or similar environments.
• Chemical certificate is beneficial.
• Truck and forklift licenses are beneficial.
• Willing to learn and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out disease and weed control programs.
• Conduct irrigation activities and maintain plant health.
• Operate and maintain all vineyard machinery and equipment.
• Participate in planting, vine development, re-planting and re-trellising.
• Assist with harvesting during vintage and seasonal tasks.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Safety conscious

Tools

Truck license

Forklift license

Chemical certificate

Job description

Southern Premium Vineyards is seeking a hardworking Vineyard Operator to join our Griffith, NSW vineyard team. Reporting to the Vineyard Supervisor, you will perform a variety of duties aligned with seasonal requirements and focus on disease and weed control, irrigation, and equipment operation.

You will be involved in planting, vine development, re-planting and re-trellising, and you may participate in harvesting during vintage. A genuine interest in viticulture and outdoor work is essential.