Job Description
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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Planning and coordinating all elements of the annual vineyard program – spray, nutrition, pruning, canopy management, harvest and maintenance – across multiple vineyard sites
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Developing and implementing spray programs, including chemical selection, safe application, spray diary record keeping and withholding period compliance
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Developing and managing vine nutrition programs, including
fertigation/fertilisation
and irrigation scheduling
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Planning and coordinating pruning and harvest programs in conjunction with the Head of Winemaking & Viticulture, including yield estimation and fruit quality monitoring
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Pest and disease management, including monitoring and integrated management strategies
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Training, mentoring and supervising viticulture staff, including work allocation, upskilling and performance feedback
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Engaging, supervising and quality assuring contractors and casual/seasonal labour across all sites
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Coordinating maintenance of machinery,



irrigation systems, fencing and vineyard trellis, including preventative maintenance scheduling
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Hands‐on vineyard and machinery operations as required, working alongside the team
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Ensuring compliance with safe systems of work and Mulline policies and procedures, and promoting a safe workplace culture across all sites
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Accurate and timely record keeping and reporting using vineyard management software and the Microsoft Office suite
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Working with the Head of Operations & Business on budget planning, cost management and compliance
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Any other duties as requested
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A market-competitive salary with company vehicle commensurate with experience
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Demonstrated experience in vineyard management, including planning and delivering spray, nutrition, pruning and harvest programs
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Demonstrated experience training, mentoring and supervising staff, and managing contractors
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Experience coordinating operations across multiple vineyard sites
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Prepared to work flexible hours, in all weather conditions, and do overtime as required
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Effective written and in person communication skills
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Ability to lead and motivate a team, and to operate autonomously
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Strong organisational and planning skills
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Interest in the wine industry
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Minimum Qualifications
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Valid licence to perform High Risk Work (fork lift)
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Current chemical accreditation (ChemCert/ACUP or equivalent)
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Additional Qualifications of benefit
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Tertiary education in Viticulture and Oenology
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Other vehicle licences (such as truck)
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*Note this is a hands on role working in a small team over multiple sites in the Geelong region*
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Applicants must have Australian
citizenship/residency
or a valid existing Australian work visa.
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131 Lumb Road
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