Published
- 4 March 2025
- Location
- 155 Main North Road, Clare Valley, Australia
- Category
- Manager
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Closing Date
- 1st April 2025
- Annual Salary
- A salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience. ($90,000 - $100,000)
**Description**:
**Position overview**
We are looking for a capable executive officer to lead the Clare Valley Wine & Grape Association (CVWGA), the peak body for the Clare Valley wine industry. This not-for-profit incorporated association represents close to 200 winemakers, grape growers and food and hospitality businesses.
Funded by a mix of member contributions (via Clare Valley Wine Industry Fund), government funding and sponsorship, the CVWGA has three main objectives:
- Promote the unified interest of our members and enhance the overall reputation of the Clare Valley wine region
- Support the prosperity and sustainability of Clare Valley wine and grape businesses; and
- Engage with other regional, state and national organisations, including governments, where it serves the direct objects of the Association.
**Key Responsibilities**
- To develop and execute yearly Operational Plans designed to meet the CVWGA strategic goals.
- To advocate for and promote the Clare Valley's viticulture, winemaking and associated wine tourism activities.
- To develop and maintain strong and effective networks and working relationships with primary stakeholders, including advocacy with government.
- To be accountable for the financial management of the association, tracking key projects and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met, budgets adhered to, and priorities are clear.
- To prepare detailed reports on the association's performance, along with providing any advice and recommendations on operations, policies, advocacy and planning to the Board.
- To manage staff recruitment (as agreed by the Board), performance and engagement by providing any necessary training and development opportunities and by promoting a positive working environment and culture.
**Requirements - skills, experience and qualifications**
- Proven experience working in the wine industry and the role being based in the Clare Valley is essential.
- Can demonstrate a hands-on approach to developing and executing domestic and international marketing, promotional and public relations (PR)
- Demonstrated experience in product development and/or project
- Ability to develop new insights, question conventional approaches and encourage new ideas and innovations.
- Strong knowledge of digital platforms, social media and advanced data analytical skills to enhance results
- Positive and effective communication
- Previous hands-on experience in executing marketing and/or events in wine, grape or wine tourism industries is desirable.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, marketing, promotion, finance, viticulture/oenology or similar are desirable.
A salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered for this position.
**How to Apply**
Applicants must have a current Australian driver's license and Australian citizenship/residency or a valid Australian work visa.