Vineyard/Farm Supervisor – Millbrook Winery

Fogarty Wine Group
Published
6 October 2022
Location
West Perth, Australia
Category
Manager  
Job Type
Closing Date
3rd November 2022

Description

About Millbrook

Millbrook is an acclaimed restaurant within a stunning winery and cellar door located in Jarrahdale, 50 minutes south-east of the Perth CBD and is part of the Fogarty Wine Group. The winery is situated at the picturesque Chestnut Farm, a property that backs on to the Serpentine River.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join the Millbrook Winery Team as the Vineyard/Farm Supervisor in a full time position. Reporting to the Head Viticulturist, the successful applicant will oversee the day-to-day operations of the 8-hectare vineyard, olive grove and farm with a small number of cattle on the property.

Minimum of 5 years farm experience

Australian resident or citizen

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Pruning of vines
  • irrigation and trellising repairs and maintenance
  • Grape harvesting
  • Manage and supervise contractors for pruning, canopy work and harvesting
  • Pest and disease monitoring
  • Chemical application
  • Operating tractors, spray equipment, mowers, hedge trimmers and other farm machinery and equipment
  • General maintenance
  • General farm maintenance and Fencing
  • Animal Husbandry

Skills & Experience

  • Chemical accreditation or similar (preferred)
  • Animal Husbandry/Handling
  • Knowledge of irrigation systems
  • Knowledge of pest, disease and weed control
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety procedures
  • Experience in maintaining tractors, small engines etc.
  • Current drivers’ licence

 

Reporting to the Head Viticulturist, the successful applicant will be hard working; reliable; self-motivated; have good communication, leadership and presentation skills; and be capable of working autonomously or in a small team.

  • Please forward your resume to the Head Viticulturist johnf@fogarty.wine
  • Applications close 3 November 2022

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