Mulline Vintners Pty Ltd (Mulline) was established in **** 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, safe 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 secure 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.

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