Vineyard Manager
Become the new Vineyard Manager for one of Australia’s most highly awarded and regarded wine businesses, Paringa Estate on the Mornington Peninsula. This is an opportunity to work with a premium producer, continuing an outstanding record of excellence in fruit quality and viticulture.
Reporting directly to the owner, this is a hands-on role that will manage 36Ha of owned and leased vineyards, with responsibility for all day-to-day operations. With the support of the family business, the Vineyard Manager will develop improvement strategies and innovations, driving quality and vine health.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in viticulture, applied science, agricultural science or equivalent discipline
- Track record of excellence in high-end viticulture and vineyard management
- Understanding and ambition for fine wine culture and brands
- Chemical Users Certificate and/or Chemical Accreditation Course
- Good knowledge and experience operating machinery and equipment
- Strongly developed technical knowledge, with hands-on operational experience
- Strong communication and people management skills
- Collaborative and inclusive approach to teamwork
- Organisation and planning skills
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Proactive and solutions-based approach
- Culturally astute and open-minded
- Ability and willingness to undertake manual labour tasks
- Capacity for light domestic travel
- Valid driver’s licence
