Vineyard Hand - Barossa/Eden Valley
Hill Smith Family Estates
Hill-Smith Family Estates is a global winemaking and distribution business with a rich and diverse portfolio of leading wine brands including Yalumba, Jansz Tasmania, Pewsey Vale Vineyard, Oxford Landing and Running with Bulls. Fiercely independent, Hill-Smith Family Estates is driven by sustainability, innovation, excellence and a pride in its people that result in a genuine opportunity for personal and professional growth.
About the role
Reporting to the Barossa/Eden Valley Vineyard Manager, this role involves the completion of all vineyard operations, ensuring that the tasks completed correctly and within the required time frames.
General tasks include vineyard machinery operation, tending vines, trellising maintenance, irrigation maintenance and repairs & manual canopy management.
You will enjoy a safe working environment and receive outstanding leadership and support as you learn your new role..
As many of the vineyard activities are seasonal, there is a requirement that some work will be undertaken outside normal work hours, especially during the spraying and harvest season.
Key requirements of the role:
- Conducting the full range of day to day viticulture activities
- An interest in producing high quality grapes and running efficient operations
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Experience or a capacity to learn machinery operation and daily maintenance.
- Be physically fit and healthy and enjoy contributing to a tidy and safe environment.
- Participate in harvest operations as coordinated
Prior to commencement satisfactory completion of drug and alcohol testing will be required.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Wage and Wine Allowance
- A diverse and interesting role where no two roles are the same.
- Formal education and training
- A family-owned business with an outstanding and supportive culture
- Future growth and development opportunities
How to apply
Please forward your cover letter and resume to Stuart Hearn, Talent Acquisition Manager via the Apply Now function
Applications will close April 5th 2024