Vineyard Operator - SA, Australia

About us

Wynns Coonawarra Estate is an icon of Cabernet Sauvignon, creating internationally renowned medium-bodied red wines since the 1950s, with a legacy that stretches back to the 1800s. Wynns’ vineyards sit atop the lion’s share of Coonawarra’s famous Terra Rossa soils. This unique terroir and cool Mediterranean climate, makes for versatile wines with legendary cellaring potential, that are at home in any moment, place, or time. With an enduring commitment to the land, the heritage vines and sustainable vineyard practices, the legacy is set to continue.

About the role

We are looking to hire a Vineyard Operator to join our Coonawarra Vineyards team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing premium fruit.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct tractor and machinery operations, including pruning, harvesting, spraying, mowing, mulching, trimming, and leaf plucking
• Manage irrigation operations and perform maintenance tasks
• Engage in hands-on vineyard work to ensure the highest quality standards

About you

The successful applicant will naturally take pride in their work, be motivated to learn new skills, and have a good eye for detail and a positive attitude. Experience in vineyard operations is preferred but all levels of experience will be considered.

Please note that a pre-employment medical examination and drug test will be required.

What’s in it for you

• Modern vineyard equipment and facilities
• Regular hours with the availability of overtime
• Flexible work arrangements available
• TWE  Leisure Day (extra day of annual leave)
• Paid parental/partner leave
• Wine allowance
• Early Injury Intervention Program and Employee Assistance Program
• All training provided and employee development encouraged and supported

What’s it like to work here?

We bring our whole selves, we’re courageous and we deliver together – that’s our DNA. We’re a passionate bunch who enjoy working together, like to have fun and keep things down-to-earth.  We’re brave enough and care enough to have the right conversations to get the best outcome and are famous for our can-do attitude. We’re definitely “glass half full” people and see challenges as opportunities and move with pace to achieve our goals.

If you’re ready to help us be the world’s most admired premium wine company, please apply now!

It takes all varietals!

Just like the wide range and variety of brands in our wine portfolio, TWE embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability.  If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact [email protected], quoting the job title and reference number.

How to apply

We move quickly and continually review applications, so if you don’t want to miss out, apply today.

Please note that cover letters are not required (we really mean this!)  All applicants will receive an email inviting them to complete online assessments that will cover three areas: personality profile, cultural fit and a cognitive assessment.  The assessments should take around 30 minutes in total and you will be able to download a report at the end of it.  We will then be in touch ASAP to update you on how your application is progressing.  We ask you to try to complete the assessments ASAP – ideally within 24 to 48 hours.

Note that we prefer to deal with you directly; we haven’t briefed a recruitment agency on this role and won’t be accepting CVs through any recruitment agency, so please apply directly.