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 Vineyard Manager to lead our vineyard team and manage the 3 sites that we look after.
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 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
· Demonstrated experience in vineyard management, including planning and delivering spray, nutrition, pruning and harvest programs
· Demonstrated experience training, mentoring and supervising staff, and managing contractors
· 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
· Robust 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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Sutherlands Creek
VIC
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