Vineyard Operator

ABOUT US

Take a look at our website for more information www.idl.au

IDL is an end-to-end, full-service beverage company. We offer complete private label and contract beverage production solutions for wine as well as a range of other beverages. 

Our facility houses some of the most sophisticated wine, cider and beverage processing equipment in the world, ensuring that our products are consistently produced to the highest standards. In the past three years alone, wines produced by IDL have won thirty-seven international wine awards and four of these wines took out top spot with gold medals. 

We specialize in providing end-to-end solutions for our customers who are interested in the distribution of our brands or the development of their own labels for the domestic and export markets.

Our culture is important to us and we pride ourselves on creating a great place to work.

THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

As a Vineyard Operator, you will play a crucial role in the health and maintenance of our vineyard, contributing to the production of grapes for winemaking. Your responsibilities will include various tasks throughout the year, focusing mostly on operation of machinery and grounds keeping work, but your skills will also allow you to manage the growth and development of the vines, you will engage in hands-on tasks to ensure the health and productivity of the vineyard.

Key duties

• Operate machinery, including but not limited to; Tractor, Spray unit, slasher, telehandler.
• Operate an ATV for movement of supplies, and under-vine spraying and weed control.
• Identify and repair leaks and blockages with irrigation system and pipework.
• Handle, store and accurately measure out various chemicals safely; recording their use in the spray diary ensuring it is up to code.
• Monitor health and growth of vines, suggest key care tasks and assist in identifying potential problems before they become issues.
• Oversee the vineyard and surrounding land, identify work that is needed to be completed and perform these tasks without supervision.
• Help build upon and maintain IDL’s positive team culture.

OHS & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all OHS and Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all equipment is safe for use and is adequately maintained
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of staff by following safe systems of work
• Report any non-conformance to policies and procedures to Cellar Manager

Quality

• Inspect the condition and function of equipment and machinery, reporting issues when they arise.
• Ensure all required paperwork is filled in correctly and accurately.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A reasonable degree of physical fitness and strength
• A current Victorian driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Previous experience in vineyard work, or training in agriculture/horticulture.

Skills

• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely
• Attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure
• Organised with excellent time management skills
• Possess a confident manner
• Adaptable and have a positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement.

HOURS OF WORK:

This position will range between 10 - 30 hours per week. Working days and times are flexible within reason. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note:

1. We respectfully ask you to not contact IDL directly so we can attend to our daily workload.

2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted throughout the recruitment campaign.

3. Candidates will be asked to provide a police check as part of the recruitment process. 

4. Candidates must have permanent residency or Australian citizenship.