Vineyard Operator - Burge Barossa
Burge Barossa
Tanunda, SA 5352
Australia
Job Start Date
13/06/2022
Work Schedule
Full Time - Permanent
Job Description
โข Join an iconic SA family business & thrive in a supportive team environment
โข Multiple full-time positions available - based in the Barossa Valley
โข Competitive salary + super + growth opportunities
Want to work amongst the picturesque landscape of the Barossa wine region? Burge Barossa now has multiple opportunities available for experienced Vineyard Operators to join their team!
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Reporting to the Vineyard Manager, as a Vineyard Operator with Burge Barossa you will be responsible for the safe operation of both hand and machine operations within the vineyard in accordance with the seasonal activity required to grow quality grapes.
As a Vineyard Operator, your responsibilities will include:
โข Canopy management
โข Reworking old vines, posts, and irrigation systems
โข Machinery operations and basic operational maintenance
โข Trellis management
โข Day-to-day operations of the vineyard as directed
โข Other duties as required across farming, gardening, and winery operations
Job Requirements
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We are looking for candidates with proven vineyard experience and demonstrated skills in physical labouring work. In this hands-on role, the successful candidate must be able to work unsupervised and have a sound understanding of vineyard machinery and operations.
In addition to the above, to be successful in this role you will have/be:
โข The ability to work either within a team environment and follow directives or work independently without supervision
โข Tractor experience
โข Experience with irrigation operation and systems
โข Experience with pruning and vine training
โข The ability to work flexible hours as required due to weather conditions (Spraying)
โข The ability to work extended hours for vintage operations
โข A current/valid Australian Driverโs Licence (with experience driving a manual vehicle)
โข Sound communication and time management skills
โข Experience with Chemical handling
โข Truck (MR)ย
โข Forklift (desired)
โข Up to date COVID-19 vaccination status
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With roots in the Barossa for more than 160 years, Burge Barossa Group is directed by 5th generation Grant & Helen Burge, who have curated a large business with a portfolio of locations encompassing wine and tourism services. It is their passion, knowledge, and experience that is now being passed down through the generations of their family and loyal team members. Burge Barossa pride themselves on respecting the past and building the future.
Their historic facilities are backed by a team of experts. From vineyard hands to winemakers and cellar hands, bottling line supervisors, packaging experts and more. Together with their broad range of facilities and equipment, Burge Barossa successfully manage the A-Z of wine production-based services including grape harvesting, vineyard management, grape and wine analysis, grape crushing, wine fermentation, wine maturation, winemaking, blending and filtration, bottling, finished goods warehousing and storage, product distribution, bespoke wine packaging, wine label re-works, pick and pack, bottle waxing, transport, and logistics.ย Their team is passionate about personalised service to suit the needs of Burge Barossaโs clients.
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Employer Contact Information
Humanology Recruit
Level 1, 1 Tonsley Boulevard
Tonsley
SA
5042
Australia
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