Clyde Park is seeking an experienced, practical and passionate Vineyard Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance and ongoing development of our vineyard and farm management of the property in the Moorabool Valley.
This is an operational role.
Set amongst the rolling hills of Bannockburn, Clyde Park is an established vineyard, winery and hospitality destination known for producing premium cool-climate wines and delivering memorable food, wine and event experiences.
This is a wide-ranging, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining a property to a high standard and is equally comfortable managing vineyard operations, farm maintenance, machinery and a small team.
What you'll do:
Working closely with the owners and wider Clyde Park team, you will take genuine ownership of the vineyard and farm, ensuring the property is productive, well maintained, safe and beautifully presented throughout the year.
Train and mentor the vineyard team, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and support recruitment as the team grows.
VINEYARD:
As our Vineyard Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Planning and managing daily, weekly and seasonal vineyard and farm operations
Overseeing all aspects of vineyard management, including pruning, canopy management, irrigation, spraying and harvest preparation
Monitoring vine health, phenology, fruit development, pests and disease
Crop estimation, maturity monitoring and assisting with harvest scheduling
Managing general farm and property maintenance across the Clyde Park site
Maintaining a high standard of presentation across the property, particularly given Clyde Park's restaurant, cellar door, weddings and events operations
Ensuring all vineyard activities comply with OH&S; and relevant regulations
Working closely with the winemaking team to achieve exceptional fruit quality
FARM:
Farming, your responsibilities will include:




Planning and managing daily, weekly and seasonal farm operations
Maintaining paddocks, fencing, gates, roads, drainage and other farm infrastructure
Coordinating preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs of machinery and equipment
Identifying property maintenance requirements and proactively addressing issues
Managing vineyard and farm supplies, stock levels and purchasing
Coordinating and supervising staff and external contractors when required
Maintaining accurate spray, vineyard, maintenance and operational records
Managing weed control, mowing, slashing and general grounds maintenance
Operating and maintaining tractors, vineyard machinery, farm equipment and irrigation systems
Ensuring all farm activities comply with OH&S; and relevant regulations
Assisting with future vineyard, farm and property improvement projects
About You
We're looking for someone who is hands-on, practical and proactive, someone who notices what needs doing and takes pride in getting it done.
Ideally, you will bring:
Previous experience in vineyard, farm or agricultural management
Strong practical knowledge of vineyard operations and viticulture
Experience with general farm and property management
Confidence operating tractors, vineyard machinery and farm equipment
Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to undertake basic maintenance and repairs
Knowledge of irrigation systems, pest and disease management and spraying programs
Strong organisational and forward-planning skills
The ability to confidently coordinate staff and contractors
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
ChemCert and forklift licence would be highly regarded
Flexibility to work additional hours during key periods, particularly spraying, pruning and vintage
Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residency or a valid existing Australian work visa.
TerryJongebloed
**** Midland HighwayClyde Park Vineyard
BannockburnACT****
Australia
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📌 Vineyard Manager - Clyde Park Vineyard (Victoria)
🏢 Clyde Park Winery
📍 Victoria