Vineyard Manager (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

We are seeking a Vineyard Manager to join our team at our Marengo Vineyard in the Coal River, Tasmania, to play a pivotal role in the growth of our sustainable wines under our Small Wonder brand, on a permanent, full time basis.

What’s In It For You
This is a rare opportunity to join a business committed to wine, sustainability, and community, and play an integral role in developing the business.
• Rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing wine and hospitality brand.
• Work with a passionate, innovative team in a sustainability-driven business.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Be part of something truly unique – the chance to make a lasting impact in Tasmania’s wine and tourism sector.
• Relocation support can be provided for the right candidate.

About the Role
You will be responsible for a in convertion organic vineyard located in the Coal River region (Marengo) which has twenty-four hectares of vines and work closely with our other vineyard in the Tamar Valley (Small Wonder), which is twenty-three hectares. Both vineyards are managed to ensure production of premium fruit from a selection of clones and a balance of high performance cool-climate varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling). The Coal River site will undergo organic conversion to obtain ACO certification. The Tamar vineyard is managed organically and certified by ACO. The fruit is processed at our newly built winery at Small Wonder.

As Vineyard Manager, your role will be to:

• Manage the adherence to Australian Organic standards including audit preparation and reporting requirements.
• Support and build a team with the objective of growing premium organic fruit for our own wine business.
• Coordinate with independent contractors and consultants in respect to maintenance and health of the vines.
• Stay current on industry trends, evaluate and recommend growing trends/techniques and technologies.
• Build a broader farm plan focusing on regenerative soil management, use of animals and expanding diversity of plantings around vineyards.

About Us
Small Wonder is a sustainably minded and forward-thinking wine business, which is a growing wine brand from Tasmania. Overstory consists of Wayfinder in Margaret River, Western Australia and Small Wonder in Tamar Valley, Tasmania. We also work with likeminded producers from Europe and beyond, importing their wines into the Australian market, through our East-coast based distribution business, Small Story Merchants.

Apply Now
If you are a proactive self-starter with passion for growing grapes, Small Wonder welcomes and encourages you to apply for this role. In return for your passion, dedication, and commitment to your work, you will be offered a competitive remuneration package in line with your experience.

Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly.
No recruitment agencies please.

About You
We are looking for someone who wants to work in the ‘Viti’ space but is looking to achieve a balance between being operationally focused and strategic in approach to be successful in growing premium organic fruit.

• Extensive operational experience in managing vineyards.
• Qualified Viticulturalist (highly beneficial).
• Previous experience in managing organic grape growing production (preferred).
• Good observational and diagnostics skills, knowledge of soils, drainage, nutrient management, insects, weed management, canopy management, and crop harvesting, in an organic system.
• Skilled in writing reports, data collection, and correspondence.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet operational requirements.

Given the nature of the business, it is important that you have a passion for sustainability and a commitment to working in an eco-conscious organisation.