AddressAbout us
At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments. As one of the world’s leading wine companies, our award-winning portfolio includes beloved brands such as Hardys, Grant Burge, St Hallett, Mud House, Jam Shed and many more. We are one of the largest wine producers in the world – we’ve been around since 1836, and our portfolio has won nearly 9,000 international wine show awards in the last decade.
About the role
The driving force behind our business is our people – we have over 1,500 staff across Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and the Americas, and every one of us is passionate about making the ordinary extraordinary through our amazing wines.
We are now recruiting for a Viticulture Technical Officer to join our Viticulture team. Reporting into the Grade Supply Manager – Commercial & Victoria. In this unique opportunity you will be responsible for providing in-field Viticulture Technical and Grower liaison service for contract grape growers in the Riverland and Lower Murray regions of South Australia.
You will be based at our Berri Estates Winery, in this full-time and permanent opportunity.
Key responsibilities
Some of the tasks you may be involved in include;
• Collaborate closely with grape growers to ensure grape production standards meet or exceed the requirements of domestic and global markets.
• Take ownership of contract grower records, maintaining data accuracy to support streamlined operations.
• Conduct thorough Safe Grape audits, empowering growers with essential insights and guidance to maintain the safety and compliance standards within the grower group.
• Organise and coordinate trucking operations, ensuring efficient and timely transportation of fruit to and from the region.
• Play a pivotal role in the intake management of fruit into the Berri facility, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving to uphold operational excellence.
What you'll bring
• Proven track record in a similar Viticulture Technical Officer role or equivalent.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain both internal and external relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain strong data accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with exceptional negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
What you can expect
Accolade Wines will provide the ideal climate and a hand-picked rewards package for you to make a difference in our successful and growing business.
You will also have access to:
• Wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Loyalty Leave
• Accolade Wines Anniversary Day off
• Go Beyond Day - making a different in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Private Health Insurance Discounts
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Various exclusive employee discounts
Want to find out more? Watch us in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRtn17Hgz8M
Sound like your kind of drop? Apply now. With respect, no recruitment agencies please.
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