Join Vinarchy at our Rowland Flat Winery for Vintage 2027 and be part of the fast-paced, high-energy operations that help deliver some of Australia's most recognised wines from the heart of the Barossa Valley .

Vintage at Rowland Flat is an exciting and rewarding time of year, and we're looking for motivated, organised and reliable individuals to join the team as Vintage Field Officers .

This role sits at the frontline of fruit quality assessment, grower engagement and intake logistics, serving as a critical link between our grower network and winery operations during the busiest period of the vintage season.

If you enjoy hands-on outdoor work, and being part of a dynamic harvest environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of Australia's leading wine businesses.

These positions are based at Rowland Flat, South Australia.

About The Role

Vintage Field Officers travel throughout the grape-growing regions, assessing fruit quality, collecting samples and supporting effective communication between growers and winery teams. You'll be provided with a company vehicle, daily vineyard schedules and guidance from the Grower Relations team.

This role requires confidence working independently, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain organised and responsive in a rapid-paced seasonal environment.

The role of Vintage Field Officer is typically worked across a standard five-day week, with additional hours available during peak harvest periods. Shifts generally operate from approximately 7:30am – 4:00pm ,



with early starts supporting daily harvest planning and grape intake operations.

Field Officers are provided with a vehicle to use for travel to various vineyards and/or regions for block assessments with Regions covered including:

- Clare, Eden and Barossa Valleys
- Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek
- Limestone Coast - Padthaway and Wrattonbully (may require overnight stays)
- Riverland (assistance in peak periods may be required and may require overnight stays)

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct vineyard visits across allocated regions to assess fruit quality, disease presence and ripeness.
- Enter field data accurately using tablets and vineyard management systems.
- Maintain professional and productive relationships with growers, vineyard contractors, transport providers and winery teams.
- Communicate fruit quality concerns, harvest timing recommendations and operational issues to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide timely updates to support harvest scheduling and grape intake planning.
- Follow all quality, food safety, biosecurity and workplace safety requirements.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Grape Supply team.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Core Technical Skills





- Experience in grape sampling and fruit maturity assessment.
- Understanding of vineyard operations and grape ripening processes.
- Ability to identify common vineyard pests, diseases and quality concerns.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence using mobile technology and maintaining accurate records.
- Understanding of winery, quality and harvest-related processes.

Interpersonal & Operational Skills

- Clear and professional communication.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to remain focused and adaptable during peak harvest periods.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Physical and Other Requirements

- Viticulture, horticulture, agriculture or wine industry experience highly regarded.
- Ability to walk and work safely across varying vineyard terrain.
- Current unrestricted driver's licence (mandatory).
- Knowledge of South Australian Wine Regions will be highly regarded.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must have valid Australian work rights and be able to provide evidence if requested.
- Evidence of valid work rights if you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
- Ability to commit to the full Vintage 2027 period.

Employment commencing in early 2027 for the Vintage season.

Harvest duration may vary each season but would typically last 10-12 weeks.

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