Vineyard Supervisor
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
FABAL Vineyards Pty Ltd
Margaret River,
South Australia
Description
FABAL owns and manages approximately 1,500 hectares of vineyards throughout Australia including Padthaway, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale, Heathcote and Margaret River regions. It is a growing business focused on producing premium wine grapes from some of Australia's best viticultural areas.
We are looking for a Vineyard Supervisor to join our team in the Margaret River region, assisting in the management of 192ha over a number of vineyard sites. This position would suit someone with a passion for the wine industry, who is proactive and hands on with leadership and planning skills and extensive technical viticulture experience. The successful candidate will report to and work closely with the Regional Vineyard Manager.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a small team environment, have a good understanding of and commitment to WH&S requirements and have flexibility to work out of hours during peak seasonal times. Excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise, multitask, meet changing deadlines, and work well under pressure are also essential to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
• Quality control and technical vineyard management
• Supervision of labour
• Pest, disease, and weed monitoring and management
• Machinery operation and maintenance
• Irrigation operation and maintenance
• Harvest operations and logistics
• Liaise with winemakers, neighbours, regulatory authorities and relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications
• A Degree or Diploma in Agriculture/Viticulture or similar is desirable along with technical knowledge and expertise in all aspects of viticulture.
• Minimum 5 years vineyard experience
• Chemical user’s accreditation and forklift licences
• Must be a permanent resident of Australia or hold a minimum Subclass 186 Visa.
A salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered for this position, along with a maintained work vehicle.
