Vineyard and production worker, Collie WA

About this job

Harris River Estate is a vineyard, winery and beverage producer in Collie, Western Australia. They are looking for a practical, reliable and motivated person for a permanent full-time role.

This is hands-on work involving vineyard operations, grape harvesting, winery and cellar work, filtration, distilling and beer production. You will receive on-the-job training and have the chance to develop a broad range of practical skills.

Vineyard work includes:

• Pruning, tying, vine training and canopy management
• Shoot thinning, wire lifting, trimming and crop management
• Planting, cultivation and harvesting of wine grapes
• Monitoring vine health and managing pests, weeds and disease
• Irrigation scheduling and water management
• Operating tractors, mowers, slashers, sprayers and other vineyard machinery (where trained)
• Maintaining trellising, fencing, roads, drainage and irrigation infrastructure
• Routine machinery inspections, cleaning and basic maintenance

During grape harvest and vintage you will:

• Participate in grape harvesting
• Learn to operate mechanical grape-harvesting equipment
• Assist with grape bins, trailers and harvest logistics
• Work additional or irregular hours as needed

Winery and cellar work includes:

• Receiving and processing harvested grapes
• Learning to operate grape crushers, destemmers and presses
• Cleaning and sanitising winery equipment
• Transferring juice and wine between tanks
• Barrel filling and general cellar work
• Assisting with blending and wine-production activities

You will also receive training in specialist filtration equipment, distilling operations and beer production. Previous experience is valuable, but the employer is particularly interested in applicants who show the right attitude, practical ability and willingness to learn.

To apply, visit the Workforce Australia website using the link provided.

Originally listed on Workforce Australia.