Vintage Field Officer

Vinarchy; Berri; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinarchy at Berri Estates invites applicants to join the Vintage Field Officer team during Vintage 2027. You will be on the frontline, traveling across designated regions to assess fruit quality, collect samples, and support communication between growers and winery operations.

You’ll have a site vehicle and daily region lists to guide your day. This role suits motivated, organized individuals who enjoy hands-on outdoor work, early starts, and a fast-paced harvest.

Qualifications

• Experience in fruit sampling and basic maturity testing.
• Ability to identify common vineyard pests and diseases.
• Strong grower-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence with data entry and fast, accurate record-keeping.
• Understanding of winery, biosecurity, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vineyard visits across allocated regions to assess fruit quality, disease presence, and ripeness.
• Collect representative grape samples and perform basic maturity testing (Baumé/sugar levels, pH).
• Enter field data accurately into motion tablets for each allocated block.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with growers, contractors, haulers, and winery staff.
• Relay urgent issues such as fruit condition concerns, delays, or delivery problems to the winemaking and weighbridge teams.
• Update shift status reports and grape intake information to support daily operational decisions.
• Follow strict food safety, biosecurity, and winery quality protocols.
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by the Grower Liaison Officer.

Skills

Fruit sampling

Maturity testing

Grower communication

Data entry

Safety standards

Education

Viticulture or horticulture background

Job description

Enrich Your Everyday

Join Vinarchy at Berri Estates for Vintage 2027 and be part of the fast‑paced, high‑energy operations that drive the largest grape‑processing winery in the Southern Hemisphere.

Vintage at Berri is big, busy and incredibly rewarding - and we’re looking for motivated, organised and reliable individuals to join the team as Vintage Field Officers

This role sits at the frontline of fruit quality assessment, grower engagement, and intake logistics - an essential link between our grower network and winery operations during the busiest time of year.

If you enjoy hands‑on outdoor work, early starts, and being part of a fast‑paced harvest environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s largest wine operations.

These positions are based in Berri, South Australia

About The Role

Vintage Field Officers travel across designated growing regions each day, assessing fruit quality, collecting samples, and supporting smooth communication between growers and winery teams. You’ll be provided with a site vehicle, daily region lists, and clear direction from the Grower Liaison Officer.

This role requires confidence working independently, strong communication skills, and the ability to stay organised under tight seasonal deadlines.

The role of Vintage Field Officer is typically worked across a standard five‑day week with additional hours available during peak harvest. Shifts run approximately 6:00am to 2:30pm, with early starts to manage heat and support daily intake planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct vineyard visits across allocated regions to assess fruit quality, disease presence, and ripeness.
• Collect representative grape samples and perform basic maturity testing (Baumé/sugar levels, pH).
• Enter field data accurately into motion tablets for each allocated block.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with growers, contractors, haulers, and winery staff.
• Relay urgent issues such as fruit condition concerns, delays, or delivery problems to the winemaking and weighbridge teams.
• Update shift status reports and grape intake information to support daily operational decisions.
• Follow strict food safety, biosecurity, and winery quality protocols.
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by the Grower Liaison Officer.

Essential Knowledge And Skills

Core Technical Skills

• Experience in fruit sampling and basic maturity testing.
• Ability to identify common vineyard pests and diseases.
• Strong grower‑facing communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Confidence with data entry and fast, accurate record‑keeping.
• Understanding of winery, biosecurity, and safety standards.

Interpersonal & Operational Skills

• Clear, calm communication under pressure.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, especially when dealing with delivery delays or grower queries.
• Excellent time management and organisational ability.
• Resilience and comfort working outdoors in hot weather with early starts.

Physical And Other Requirements

• Viticulture or horticulture background preferred.
• Ability to walk and work across varied vineyard terrain.
• Valid driver’s licence (mandatory).
• Knowledge of local regions and grape varieties highly regarded.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
• Must have valid work rights and be able to provide proof
• Willingness to complete a pre‑employment health assessment