Mulline Vintners Pty Ltd (Mulline) was established in 2019 by Ben Mullen (Head of Winemaking & Viticulture) and Ben Hine (Head of Operations & Business). Mulline produces premium cool climate wines from the Geelong Region, Victoria.
After experiencing rapid growth and success, we are looking for an energetic and wine-passionate Cellar Door Manager to lead our hospitality offering, grow local sales, and help us tell the Mulline story online. You will be part of a tight-knit, ambitious team with a vibrant start-up culture and big plans for the future.

This role is responsible for leading viticulture & vineyard management for Mulline and its group companies, coordinating all elements of the vineyard program – spray, nutrition, pruning, harvest and maintenance – across multiple vineyard sites, and leading a team of viticulture staff and contractors. We seek a candidate with demonstrated vineyard management experience who is ready to step into a senior leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

· Planning and coordinating all elements of the annual vineyard program – spray, nutrition, pruning, canopy management, harvest and maintenance – across multiple vineyard sites

· Developing and implementing spray programs, including chemical selection, secure application, spray diary record keeping and withholding period compliance

· Developing and managing vine nutrition programs, including fertigation/fertilisation and irrigation scheduling

· Planning and coordinating pruning and harvest programs in conjunction with the Head of Winemaking & Viticulture, including yield estimation and fruit quality monitoring

· Pest and disease management, including monitoring and integrated management strategies

· Training, mentoring and supervising viticulture staff, including work allocation, upskilling and performance feedback

· Engaging,



supervising and quality assuring contractors and casual/seasonal labour across all sites

· Coordinating maintenance of machinery, irrigation systems, fencing and vineyard trellis, including preventative maintenance scheduling

· Hands-on vineyard and machinery operations as required, working alongside the team

· Ensuring compliance with safe systems of work and Mulline policies and procedures, and promoting a safe workplace culture across all sites

· Accurate and timely record keeping and reporting using vineyard management software and the Microsoft Office suite

· Working with the Head of Operations & Business on budget planning, cost management and compliance

· Any other duties as requested

A competitive salary with company vehicle commensurate with experience

Job Requirements

- Demonstrated experience in vineyard management, including planning and delivering spray, nutrition, pruning and harvest program

· Demonstrated experience training, mentoring and supervising staff, and managing contractor

· Experience coordinating operations across multiple vineyard sites

· Prepared to work flexible hours, in all weather conditions, and do overtime as required

· Effective written and in person communication skills

· Ability to lead and motivate a team, and to operate autonomously

· Strong organisational and planning skills

· Interest in the wine industry

Minimum Qualifications

· Valid drivers licence

· Valid licence to perform High Risk Work (fork lift)

· Current chemical accreditation (ChemCert/ACUP or equivalent

Additional Qualifications of benefit

· Tertiary education in Viticulture and Oenology

· Current First Aid Training Certificate

· Other vehicle licences (such as truck)

Note this is a hands on role working in a small team over multiple sites in the Geelong region

Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residency or a valid existing Australian work visa.

📌 Vineyard Manager (Geelong)
🏢 Mulline Vintners
📍 Geelong