Vineyard Manager
Become the new Vineyard Manager for one of Australia’s most highly awarded and respected wine businesses, Paringa Estate, located on the stunning Mornington Peninsula.
This is an opportunity to join a premium wine producer with an outstanding reputation for excellence in viticulture and fruit quality. Reporting directly to the owner, this hands-on leadership role will oversee 36 hectares of owned and leased vineyards, managing all day-to-day vineyard operations while driving continuous improvement, innovation, vine health, and premium fruit outcomes.
Working closely with the family business, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of the vineyards and maintaining the exceptional standards for which Paringa Estate is renowned.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all day-to-day vineyard operations across owned and leased sites
- Develop and implement vineyard improvement strategies and innovations
- Monitor and maintain vine health, fruit quality, and sustainability practices
- Oversee irrigation, pest and disease management, pruning, canopy management, and harvest operations
- Operate and maintain vineyard machinery and equipment
- Collaborate closely with the winemaking and management teams to achieve premium fruit outcomes
About You
You are a motivated and experienced viticulture professional with a passion for premium wine production and fine wine culture. You thrive in a hands-on environment and bring strong leadership, technical knowledge, and a proactive approach to vineyard management.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Viticulture, Applied Science, Agricultural Science, or a related discipline
- Proven track record of excellence in high-end viticulture and vineyard management
- Strong understanding of premium wine brands and fine wine culture
- Chemical Users Certificate and/or Chemical Accreditation Course
- Experience operating vineyard machinery and equipment
- Strong technical viticulture knowledge with practical operational experience
- Excellent communication and people management skills
- Strong organisational and planning abilities
- High attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Ability and willingness to undertake manual labour tasks when required
- Current and valid driver’s licence
How to apply
Please submit your CV via email to the Business Manager with the subject “Job Application – Vineyard Manager – [YOUR NAME]“.
