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Job Offer - :Job description:State Viticulturist - Pipers RiverDMG Fine WineBaxters Rd Pipers River, TAS 7252 Australia 02 9475 7888 (Main Phone) Category Viticulture Vineyard Management Job Start Date 15/07/2024 Application Closing Date 21/07/2024 Manages Others Yes practice Required Yes Qualifications Required Yes Employment Type Employee Work Schedule Full Time - Permanent Travel Light Domestic Travel Apply for Job Refer a Friend Print Listing Visit Website Add To Favorites Job Description Native Point Vineyard - Windermere Rd, Swan Bay TAS 7252 Auburn Road Vineyard - Auburn Road, Kayena TAS 7270 Current Bay of Fires Vineyard ? Baxters Rd, Pipers River TAS 7252 Handpicked Wines is an award-winning fine wine producer with a growing number of sustainably and organically managed vineyards in the Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, Tasmania, and the Barossa Valley. Due to expansion and the Acquisition of the House or Arras brand and properties, an chance has arisen for a Viticulturist / Vineyard Manager to join our team in Tasmania. The position will report to the Senior Viticulturist based in Victoria. We require a passionate, collaborative, and focussed individual to manage, execute, and supervise all aspects of vineyard operations, and assist with significant contract grower management. The position is based at our newly acquired winery in Pipers River and is responsible for all three company vineyards covering approximately 45 Ha, as well as significant contract grower management. The vineyards encompass both organic and conventional management. The role focus is on ensuring that Handpicked Wines? vineyards deliver fruit of the highest quality while using best-practice methodologies. The manager will be responsible for hands on supervision of staff and contractors to ensure viticultural priorities are efficiently and efficiently achieved. Responsibilities will extend to broader oversight for all properties and strategic planning and implementation of programs to achieve desired fruit and financial results. Role responsibilities includes: ? Direct management and mentoring of Tasmanian vineyard teams in their day-to-day operations. 2-5 direct reports. ? Setting a plan and supervising the execution of vineyard work programs to achieve target results across three sites (each 20 min drive apart) approximately totaling 45 Ha and 300 tonnes of fruit. Two sites are managed organically, and one site is managed conventionally. ? Technical accountcapability for phenology and vine health monitoring, crop estimates, pest & disease monitoring, irrigation monitoring & scheduling, maturity monitoring and harvest scheduling. ? Weekly, consistent, and proactive communication and reporting, both written and verbal to the senior viticulturist. ? Liaison with and management of external grape growers and buyers, in conjunction with the senior Viticulturist. Approximately 20 growers and 1200 tonne of fruit, spread across the whole state of Tasmania. ? Supervise and perform manual and mechanical operations, such as spraying, trimming, under-vine and mid-row management, pruning, trellis and irrigation repairs. ? Perform, manage, and communicate preventative maintenance program for all plant and equipment, grounds and property. ? Manage supplier payments, operational and capital budgets, procurement. ? Ensuring OH&S compliance, including creation and management of SOPs and other documentation for all operations, training of staff in safe work practices ? Short term (seasonal) planning ? set targets for yield and quality in line with company requirements, manage fruit sales for excess production, manage contract growers as required. ? Long term (strategic) planning ? develop and implement plans for vineyard development and renewal to ensure that production meets company requirements and cost efficiencies, manage acquisition and/or development of additional vineyard areas to meet current and future requirements ? Management of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia memberships and organic certification ? Maintain all required records, including spray diaries, work programs, monitoring records, yield and maturity estimates, harvest data, soil and tissue tests Job Requirements Role requirements: ? Tertiary qualifications in Viticulture or Horticulture will be highly respected. ? Minimum five years? practice in vineyard management is essential. ? Advanced communication expertise, both oral and written ? capability to represent the company at significant industry and business events as required. ? capability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment. ? Motivated to be part of a relatively young, dynamic and fast-growing enterprise. ? Current driver?s license ? RSA certificate and truck and/or heavy machinery licenses would be advantageous.s ? practice in growing a range of both commercial and premium wine styles would be advantageous ? Commercial acumen with capability to think strategically to develop the business. ? Attention to detail, people management expertise and proactive thinker. We offer a dynamic and innovative and supportive work culture where there is the chance to develop your expertise and make a difference in the viticultural space. A competitive income and company vehicle will be provided. Please apply with your resume and cover letter using the 'APPLY FOR JOB? link above. We would love to hear from you. Employer Contact Information DMG Fine Wine Level 33, 31 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia http://www.dmgfinewine.com.au View All Jobs From This Employer Since founded, DMG has been evolving as a global leader in premium wine & spirits. We aspire to share our heavenly, carefully crafted and beautifully curated products with like-minded people around the world. Handpicked Wines is an Australian wine producer with a unique business model. Unlike most wineries, we do not limit ourselves to one region or style. Instead, we ?hand pick? the world?s best regions and varietals to make wines with a supreme sense of place. This means our winemakers are constantly busy, travelling the world to ensure we produce the highest quality grapes from each and every region. It?s a bold idea, but it works! View Count 2
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