27 Nov
Recognized
Mount Barker
Job ID: 38338
Job Views: 9
Location: Mount Barker
Post Code: 6324
Category: Agriculture & Farming
Employment Type: Full time
Posted: 27/11/2025
We are currently seeking an experienced, reliable and hardworking Vineyard Worker to join our team at our Mount Barker Vineyard.
Merrebee Estate is a family owned 40 year old 100 acre Vineyard property with over 25 acres of vines. We are currently restoring and expanding our vineyard to 45 acres to include new varieties with a significant focus on sustainable farming practices using technology.
This is a hands-on role and is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors
The suitable candidate will be required to live and work in the region; FIFO arrangements are not possible for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- General vineyard duties, including planting, pruning, canopy management and harvesting
- Operating vineyard machinery and equipment safely and effectively
- Supporting irrigation and pest/disease control programs
- Completion of vineyard maintenance tasks
- Adherence to workplace health and safety policies and procedures
- Record keeping of operational data as required
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Experience in vineyard work with at least 12 months of full-time recent experience
- Installation, maintenance and repair of vine supports such as trellises,
and protective structures such as netting and fences
- Operation of farm technology systems
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Physically fit and able to perform manual labour
- Patrolling, inspecting, and reporting on the condition of crops
- Operating automated irrigation and fertigation systems
- Maintaining and cleaning farming infrastructure and equipment such as sheds, fences, plant, and water supply and irrigation systems
Desirable experience
- Operation and support of Agricultural Drone systems (Multispectral and Agricultural spraying/spreading drones)
- Understanding of farm technology systems
Personal Attributes:
- Reliable with a strong work ethic
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Positive, proactive “can do” attitude
If you like working in the viticulture industry and would like to be a part of a small passionate team, please submit the following with your application to *****@merrebee.com.au by close of business prior to 27/12/25
Current CV (Word or PDF format)
Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. Please also address the Essential skills, Desired skills and experience requirements in word or PDF format.
Please also include your availability and Right to Work status.
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