- Margaret River’s founding wine estate
- Join a dynamic and supportive viticultural team
- Permanent full-time role based in Wilyabrup
Vasse Felix, established in 1967 as Margaret River’s founding wine estate, is seeking a Senior Vineyard Operator to join our dedicated Viticultural Team.
With four exceptional vineyard sites across the region compromising 300 hectares, each matched to ideal varieties and farmed using sustainable, traditional, and organic practices, this is a rare opportunity to be part of a respected and progressive viticulture operation.
The role is based at our Wilyabrup Vineyard, encompassing 50 hectares of premium and Icon vineyard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in carrying out all vineyard operations
- Assist in constantly improving quality and yields whilst helping manage costs
- Contribute to maintaining and improving sustainable vineyard practices without compromising fruit quality
- Provide feedback to the team to promote an environment of continuous improvement
- Operate and maintain vineyard machinery, including mechanical pruners, sprayers, and harvest equipment
- Apply pest and disease control programs in line with best practice
- Assist in vineyard development, expansion, and redevelopment projects
- Contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment
Skills and Attributes:
- Prior experience in vineyard or agricultural operations
- Skilled in operating and maintaining farm machinery
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-oriented approach
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to work extended hours during peak seasons
- Be a team player with strong communication and good interpersonal skills
- Be hard working and adaptable with the desire to learn and develop
- Have a positive attitude
This is a permanent full-time position, and applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid permanent work visa.
Unfortunately, Working Holiday Visa holders are not eligible.
