At Balgownie Estate, we are committed to providing individual holistic experiences that exceed expectations. The role of a Vineyard Hand is to assist in the day-to-day operations of the vineyard, including planting, pruning, harvesting, and maintaining vines to ensure the highest quality grape production. The Vineyard Hand plays a key role in supporting sustainable vineyard practices and maintaining the overall health of the vineyard.
The Role:

• Perform routine tasks such as pruning, thinning, canopy management, trellising, and training of vines.
• Assist in irrigation management, including monitoring soil moisture and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Conduct pest and disease control measures, including monitoring, reporting, and applying treatments as needed.
• Participate in the grape harvesting process, including handpicking grapes, sorting, and transporting harvest materials.
• Monitor vine health and growth, reporting any signs of stress, pests, or disease to the Vineyard Manager.
• Assist in soil management activities, such as mulching, fertilising, and weeding to maintain vineyard sustainability.
• Safely operate and maintain vineyard equipment, including tractors, sprayers, and other machinery.

The Benefits:

• Internal development opportunities to grow within the business.
• Up to 50% off wine, food, accommodation, and spa treatments.
• Excellent workplace wellbeing & recognition program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free on-site parking.
• Uniform provided.

About You:

• Technical Skills: Great understanding of vineyard operations, including mechanical harvesting operations, routine repairs and maintenance, pruning, vine training, planting, trellising, irrigation, chemicals handing and grafting. Ability to operate and maintain vineyard equipment safely and efficiently.
• Leadership: Supervisors and coordinates the work of employees within a section of the vineyard and maintains company standards relating to safety, quality and production volume.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail when performing tasks to ensure accuracy and quality in vineyard maintenance and grape production.
• Physical Endurance: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods in various weather conditions.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and long shifts during harvest season. Capacity to adapt to changing tasks and priorities in a dynamic vineyard environment.
• Have a reliable car to drive to and from Maiden Gully
• Full working rights in Australia.

About Us:
Balgownie Estate Bendigo is renowned for our picturesque restaurant providing magnificent cuisine and excellent wines produced from the Bendigo and Yarra Valley Estates. We are a 4-star Estate boasting a stunning homestead, glamping grounds, two cottages, cellar door and a newly renovated restaurant.

• Conveniently located ten minutes from Bendigo City Centre
• Beautiful vineyard views
• Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner

APPLY NOW by submitting your resume and cover letter with your availability and experience.
Must have full permanent working rights in Australia with no restrictions and weekend availability. No public transport is available to our location - must have your own transport.
Balgownie Estate has a strong inclusive culture, that encourages applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, please apply online with your resume and cover letter and tell us about your most memorable travel experience. To find out more about Balgownie Estate, checkout our website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Linked In.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $60,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplementary Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

• MAIDEN GULLY, VIC 3551: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person