Job Description
We're looking for an experienced Vineyard Manager to join Wayfinder, leading our certified organic vineyard and farm in Wilyabrup, Margaret River. This is a permanent, full-time role for someone who wants to help shape the next chapter of a forward-thinking organic vineyard.
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About The Role
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You'll lead quality-focused viticulture at Wayfinder, guiding the vineyard through a period of expansion and improvement while keeping organic standards, soil health and fruit quality at the centre of every decision.
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Thirty-seven hectares of vines sit within our hundred-hectare, ACO-certified organic property. We farm organically and sustainably, by choice, because richer soil means better fruit.
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Supported by our Group Viticulturist, this is a hands-on role responsible for all vineyard operations and team leadership.
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You Will
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Manage vineyard operations and viticulture programs, with hands-on involvement where needed
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Lead the vineyard team, including casual and contract labour
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Manage budgets, development projects, maintenance programs, equipment and reporting
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Uphold protected work practices and maintain a safe working environment
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Represent Wayfinder with visitors, trade and industry partners where required
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About You
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You're an experienced viticulturist who balances practical farming with strategic vineyard leadership.
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You'll Bring
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A tertiary qualification in viticulture or a related discipline, with five or more years' experience in high-quality viticulture and vineyard management
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Team management experience and strong leadership skills
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Experience in organic grape production, or in organics, biodiversity or sustainable farming more broadly
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Strong observational and diagnostic skills across soils, drainage, nutrition and canopy management within an organic system
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Proven ability to manage budgets, reporting and operational planning
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Clear communication skills, with confidence hosting trade, media or industry visitors
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ChemCert chemical handling certificate, or willingness to obtain one quickly
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A valid high-risk forklift licence and driver's licence
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A genuine commitment to sustainability is essential. At Wayfinder, it is not a positioning statement. It guides how we farm and make decisions.
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What's in it for you
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Attractive salary package including vehicle
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Salary range of $110,000 to $130,000
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The opportunity to lead a certified organic vineyard in one of Margaret River's most respected sub-regions
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Meaningful influence over how the vineyard is farmed and how it continues to evolve
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Relocation support available for the right person
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About Us
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Overstory is a wine and hospitality group built on three brands: Wayfinder and Swell Season in Margaret River, Western Australia and Small Wonder in Tasmania.
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At Wayfinder, that includes an off-grid winery, restaurant and cellar door running entirely on energy we generate ourselves, a certified organic vineyard, and a market garden and farm with sheep, chickens and bees, all on the hundred-hectare Wilyabrup property.
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Farming this way costs us in volume. What it gives back is fruit with real character, and land that's healthier than we found it.
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We're a close, values-led team. We care about doing things properly rather than quickly, and want the people we work with to feel genuinely part of what we're building.
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You must have the right to live and work full time in Australia to apply for this position.

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