Technical Lead: Table Grapes

Are you a passionate agricultural professional with deep experience in table grape cultivation? Our client, a leading player in the global fruit sector, is looking for a Technical Lead to support licensed growers and lead the implementation of best practices in viticulture across Australia.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, with major in Viticulture preferred.
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in table grape cultivation.
- Strong understanding of the global fruit industry.
- Strong computer literacy in MS Office applications and statistical analysis programs.
- Fluent English (Spanish desirable but not essential).
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Ability to work with international teams and adapt to changing conditions.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and relocate.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide after-sales technical support to licensed growers in the Sunraysia region.
- Monitor vine growth stages, irrigation, pruning, canopy & crop management.
- Advise growers during all critical phenological stages.
- Develop, update, and implement varietal production protocols, including:
- Canopy management
- E crop adjustments




- Harvest maturity parameters
- Quality and technical specifications for growers/packhouses
- Promote and support new grape varieties based on performance.

- Conduct continual grower visits and build strong relationships.
- Generate weekly visit reports via the company’s technical reporting system.
- Assist with field audits and updates for the grower database and contract schedules.
- Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Commercial, and international teams.
- Participate in global company events (1–3 per year).
- Organise and host technical workshops, meetings, and open days.
- Fully support development of pipeline varieties and new selections in the territory.

If you want to make a real impact and contribute to innovation in grape production globally, join this forward-thinking, international agricultural network and apply today.

To apply, send CV with reference MBATL to by no later than 16 January 2026 .

Seniority Level

- Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

- Full time

Job Function

- Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

- Human Resources Services

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