Family owned and operated, Leeuwin Estate is one of the five founding wineries of the now famous Margaret River district of Western Australia. Under the stewardship of three generations of family, the highly skilled team at Leeuwin Estate consistently produce wines ranking alongside the world’s finest. We pride ourselves on striving for excellence in a collaborative and positive team environment.
About the role
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vineyard Operator to join our team in Margaret River. Reporting to the Viticulturists, this role is responsible for carrying out a broad range of day-to-day viticultural requirements, including:
- Conducting the full-range of daily viticulture activities from hands on manual tasks (e.g., pruning, training, trellising) to the operation of advanced viticultural machinery (e.g., under vine mowers, recycle sprayers and harvesters) including general maintenance of operating systems.
- Record keeping, monitoring, yield estimation, data collection and following standard operating procedures.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to experience and further develop their career with exposure to cutting edge, best-practice viticultural techniques, using the state-of-the-art machinery. Employees in the viticultural team at Leeuwin Estate enjoy:
- A 9-day fortnight roster, with every second Friday off work as an Rostered-Day-Off (RDO).
- Continuous training and development opportunities.
- Working alongside a wonderful team, only ten minutes south of the Margaret River township.
- Team building events and functions.
About You
The ideal candidate will have viticultural experience both in the field and with machinery operations. We are seeking a self-motivated, team orientated person who is reliable and has a passion for the wine industry.
Key role requirements are:
- Current Drivers License
- Forklift License (preferred)
- Chem-cert (preferred)
- First aid (preferred)
- Flexibility during vintage (night shift and weekend work is required)
- Ability to perform manual handling tasks
- Willingness to perform work outside, in seasonal weather conditions
- Aptitude and willingness to work in a team environment, a “can do” attitude towards work, have sound communication capabilities and show initiative towards practical problem solving.
For the right candidate, we will negotiate an attractive above-award remuneration package. If you have less than the required experience but still meet most of the criteria and have a great attitude, we will consider training and encourage you to apply.
To apply, please email your CV to Leeuwin Estate Viticulturist, David Winstanley: davidw@leeuwinestate.com.au
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 – $76,473.22 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
Work Location: In person
