GIANT STEPS VINEYARD OPERATOR
- Outstanding Yarra Valley Winery
- Dynamic viticultural team
- Full time role
Established in 1997, Giant Steps is now one of the most acclaimed wine businesses in the Yarra Valley, making world-class wines from exceptional single vineyard sites throughout the Yarra Valley and Upper Yarra Ranges.
The Giant Steps vineyards have been selected to champion the best possible Pinot and Chardonnay clones and are farmed sustainably using traditional and organic practices. Regenerative farming practices and dedication to individual sites, combined with innovative and modern viticulture results in exceptional wine quality.
Giant Steps, now owned by Jackson Family Wines, is expanding their vineyard operations and has an exciting opportunity for a Vineyard Operator to join their dynamic Viticulture Team. The successful applicant will be a passionate operator with a sound understanding of vineyard machinery and viticultural operations. Answering into the Vineyard Operations Manager, this role will be hands-on, working across one of our four vineyard sites in the Yarra Valley.
Job Requirements
Reporting to the Vineyard Operation Manager, key responsibilities include:
- Mechanical vineyard operations including but not limited to pruning, spraying, slashing/mulching, vine trimming/defoliating, under vine weed management, netting and harvesting.
- Responsibility for preventative machinery maintenance and seasonal irrigation repairs and service.
- Commitment to providing a safe work environment and WH&S compliance.
Skills and Attributes:
- Flexible and hardworking with strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and contribute.
- Solid organisational skills with a strong mechanical aptitude.
- Minimum 2 years viticulture experience.
- Safety awareness and working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
- A passion for organic viticulture (previous experience in this area will be looked upon favourably).
You must hold Australian citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency to be considered for this role.