Vineyard Manager - Foxeys Hangout Winery

Foxeys Hangout Winery

Red Hill, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

19 days ago

Foxeys Hangout farms 50 acres of premium vineyards on elevated Mornington Peninsula sites. Three of the vineyards are certified biodynamic and have been managed organically and biodynamically since 2007. The wines have won more than two dozen show trophies over the past 15 years. Foxeys is a family-owned company that has been growing grapes, making wine and operating restaurants in the region for 25 years.Job Requirements Duties
To plan and execute all aspects of the daily operations involved in running the estate vineyards including:
- Vine management, pruning, trellising and canopy management.
- Monitor vine and soil nutrition.
- Monitoring for pest and disease issues.
- Harvest operations.
- Water management.
- Responsible for vineyard infrastructure - irrigation and trellis - monitoring and repairs.
- Chemical application and recording processes.
- Responsible for maintenance of vineyard equipment.
- Responsible for OH&S compliance and ensuring that all work activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and policies.
- Work closely with the winemaking team to ensure the highest quality outcomes and management for the fruit supplied to the winery.Skills & Experience
- Viticulture qualification preferred, or currently studying in the field.
- Experience managing employees and labour teams.
- Experience with organic and biodynamic viticulture practices.
- Chemical accreditation.
- Pruning and trellising skills.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems.
- Knowledge of pest, disease and weed control.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety procedures.
- Experience in maintaining tractors and vineyard equipment (sprayers, mulchers, etc.)
- Current driver and forklift licences.
- General computer skills.Key Performance Indicators
- Achievement of targeted fruit grade.
- Achievement of targeted yield and associated cost per tonne.
- Chemical applications are performed in full compliance with current legislation.
- Zero/minimal downtime due to equipment unavailability.
- All activities completed on schedule.
- Meet reporting schedule.Reporting to the winemaker, the successful applicant will be hard working; reliable; self-motivated; have good communication and leadership skills. Can work autonomously or in a small team.Applicants must have Australian citizenship/residency or a valid existing Australian work visa.

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