AddressVineyard Operator – Wirra Wirra Vineyards
Wirra Wirra Vineyards is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Vineyard Operator to join our team in our McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills vineyards.
About Wirra Wirra
Established in 1894, Wirra Wirra is a family-owned McLaren Vale winery rich in history. The impressive portfolio of reds from McLaren Vale and whites from the Adelaide Hills have a global reputation for their consistency, style and quality.
Our vineyard area covers 45 hectares taking in our Estate Vineyard at the McLaren Vale winery and four sites in the Adelaide Hills sub-regions of Piccadilly Valley and Lenswood.
About the Role
The Vineyard Operator will work across the McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills owned and managed vineyard sites. It’s a hands-on role with varying seasonal tasks covering technical, machinery operation, manual tasks and repairs and maintenance duties to ensure our vineyard operations are performed in a timely manner to the highest quality outcome and attention to detail. In-house training can be provided if required.
The role reports directly to the Vineyard Manager with key outputs being:
Company vineyard machinery and manual operations
- Seasonal and day to day vineyard repair sand maintenance
- Company vineyard technical services
- Contractor supervision as required
The position is 5 days per week on a casual basis with some extended or fragmented hours depending on seasonal workload. Pay and conditions are as per the Wine Industry Award.
About You
The Vineyard Operator will ideally have vineyard or farm experience in both manual and machinery operations. We’re seeking a reliable and self-motivated operator with a willingness to learn and ability to communicate effectively with other team members.
Functions, Responsibilities, Qualifications and Experience
- Ability to work autonomously within an environment of accountability and responsibility.
- Ensure that all company policies, procedures and practices relating to Occupational Health, Safety, Welfare and the Environment are complied with.
- From time to time some use of a personal vehicle may be required to travel between sites – this will be reimbursed at the standard per km rate
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a machinery operator role
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Experience with operating various types of machinery in varying conditions and terrain.
- Experience with supervision and communication with manual labour contractors.
Training will be provided for the following if required:
- Farm Chemical User Certificate / Approved Handler Certificate
- Fork-lift licence
Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residency or a valid existing Australian work visa.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the position you've been looking for, please head to the Wirra Wirra Careers website to apply: wirrawirra.bamboohr.com/careers.
Applications close Friday 31st May 2024.
