Job DescriptionViticulturist / Vineyard Manager - Mulline VintnersMulline 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.Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning and coordinating all elements of the annual vineyard program – spray, nutrition, pruning, canopy management, harvest and maintenance – across multiple vineyard sitesDeveloping and implementing spray programs, including chemical selection, safe application, spray diary record keeping and withholding period complianceDeveloping and managing vine nutrition programs, including fertigation/fertilisation and irrigation schedulingPlanning and coordinating pruning and harvest programs in conjunction with the Head of Winemaking & Viticulture, including yield estimation and fruit quality monitoringPest and disease management, including monitoring and integrated management strategiesTraining, mentoring and supervising viticulture staff, including work allocation, upskilling and performance feedbackEngaging, supervising and quality assuring contractors and casual/seasonal labour across all sitesCoordinating maintenance of machinery, irrigation systems, fencing and vineyard trellis, including preventative maintenance schedulingHands‐on vineyard and machinery operations as required,



working alongside the teamEnsuring compliance with safe systems of work and Mulline policies and procedures, and promoting a protected workplace culture across all sitesAccurate and timely record keeping and reporting using vineyard management software and the Microsoft Office suiteWorking with the Head of Operations & Business on budget planning, cost management and complianceAny other duties as requestedA competitive salary with company vehicle commensurate with experienceDemonstrated experience in vineyard management, including planning and delivering spray, nutrition, pruning and harvest programsDemonstrated experience training, mentoring and supervising staff, and managing contractorsExperience coordinating operations across multiple vineyard sitesPrepared to work flexible hours, in all weather conditions, and do overtime as requiredEffective written and in person communication skillsAbility to lead and motivate a team, and to operate autonomouslyStrong organisational and planning skillsInterest in the wine industryMinimum QualificationsValid licence to perform High Risk Work (fork lift)Current chemical accreditation (ChemCert/ACUP or equivalent)Additional Qualifications of benefitTertiary education in Viticulture and OenologyOther 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.131
Lumb Road Sutherlands Creek VIC **** Australia
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