Grower Liaison Officer - Casella Family Brands
Casella Family Brands
1471 Wakley Road
Yenda, NSW 2681
Australia
02 6961 3000
(Main Phone)
Job Start Date
20/09/2024
Application Closing Date
25/10/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time - Permanent
Travel
Moderate Domestic Travel
Job Description
The global phenomenon [yellow tail]® is produced by the family owned Casella Wines, located in Yenda NSW. [yellow tail]® is the fastest growing imported wine in US market history, and over 2 million glasses of [yellow tail]® are consumed around the world daily! Casella has grown to become one of Australia’s largest wine processing facilities! For the 7th consecutive year [yellow tail]® is the world’s most powerful wine brand. With the purchases of Peter Lehmann, Brands Laira, Morris of Rutherglen and Baileys of Glenrowan, Casella Family Brands provides a portfolio of relevant wines for all channels within the liquor industry.
An opportunity exists to join Casella Family Brands as part of the Grower Services team based in Yenda, NSW.
As a Grower Liaison Officer, you will work closely with Wine Grape Growers, Suppliers and Company Vineyards across the Riverina and surrounding regions to achieve the quality and varietal targets required for our brand portfolio. You will be involved in Forecasting and Scheduling Fruit, maintaining Spray Diaries, Plant Health records and so much more!
There will be a strong focus on time management and work efficiencies during the peak Vintage period.
Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multitask and meet deadlines
- Be able to work independently and as part of a small team
- Confident computer skills including Microsoft, Excel and Word
- Current Australian drivers licence
Desirable:
- Degree in Viticulture, Agricultural Science and/or Horticulture is desirable
- Proven track record of industry experience in grower relations, technical operations, agricultural or horticulture
management
- Experience in problem solving and logistics operations
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of viticulture or horticulture crops
All selected applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes a physical assessment and a drug & alcohol test.
Employer Contact Information
Casella Family Brands
1471 Wakley Road
Yenda
NSW
2681
Australia
We offer a range of distinct and outstanding wines from Australia’s renowned regions made for people all over the world to enjoy. In addition to our famous [yellow tail] wines, we’re proud to offer a premium range including Casella Family Wines, Magic Box Wines, Peter Lehmann Wines of the Barossa, Brand's Laira of Coonawarra, Morris Wines of Rutherglen and Baileys of Glenrowan. Each with their own heritage, traditions and techniques, these wineries are deeply rooted in Australia’s winemaking history and continue to tell stories of past and present through their unique and diverse wines.