Overstory is a sustainably minded and forward-thinking wine business, based at our certified organic vineyard - Wayfinder - in Western Australia's premium wine region, Margaret River. We are in the process of redeveloping our vineyards, breaking ground on our market garden and orchard and integrating animals into our regenerative farming system, with a new onsite cellar door and winery under construction.

We share a combined passion for our work across the business and strive to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming culture, which extends between the owners, CEO and the broader team. We also share in our passion for wine and our desire to continually challenge convention and to push the envelope on wine quality (which includes regular wine tastings).

We are looking for a Viticulturist who is passionate about organic production and excited to be part of the future of this young business, Wayfinder. You will oversee, contribute to, and successfully execute the viticultural program across our 42 hectares of certified organic vineyard.

The role

• Management of all vineyard staff, including permanent team members and contractors, assigning them daily tasks and setting ongoing goals
• Creating and implementing spray programs to effectively manage and outperform any seasonal disease pressures
• Implementing floor and undervine management within broader production goals
• Purchasing and inventory maintenance
• Effective record keeping
• Ensuring all machinery is maintained and serviced to a high level
• Liaising with stakeholders independent contractors and vineyard consultants
• Managing vineyard irrigation programming, including repairs and scheduled maintenance
• Creating and managing vineyard budgets in tandem with the CFO
• Managing all yield estimation, sampling and harvest operations
• Assisting in grounds and property maintenance as required
• Ensuring all work onsite is conducted in a safe and efficient manner

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Viticulture preferred, extensive viticultural experience essential
• Experienced in all aspects of vineyard management, including P&D scouting and controls
• Experienced in usage of vineyard and farm equipment
• Experienced in managing permanent and seasonal vineyard staff
• Working knowledge and experience in organic viticulture very highly regarded
• Experience in AgCode an advantage
• Thoughtful in your observational and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communicator with the ability to deliver clear and concise instructions
• Calm and in control under seasonal pressures
• Able to work collaboratively and acknowledge points of view and positions with reason
• You are thorough and draw conclusions based on facts and research
• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently or as part of a team with demonstrated ability to lead and inspire others
• Skilled in report writing
• You stay abreast of industry trends, evaluating and recommending emerging techniques and technologies and are excited by innovation
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel spreadsheets
• Current drivers licence
• High-risk work licence and / or Forklift Licence, Chem Cert and First Aid Certificate an advantage, with training opportunities available for the right applicant
• You will be flexible with overtime of up to 7 days per week as required, according to seasonal and operational requirements

Applying 

We offer the opportunity to join the Overstory family, where you will live and work in a location of unparalleled beauty, which offers a lifestyle which is hard to beat.

If you are a proactive self-starter with meticulous attention to detail, Overstory welcomes and encourages you to apply for this role. In return for your passion, dedication, and commitment to your work, you will be offered a competitive remuneration package. Other benefits include, laptop and phone, including phone allowance, access to a company vehicle and high-quality workwear, including work boots, supplied.

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter demonstrating your passion for organic and regenerative viticulture, outlining how your experiences will assist us in launching the Wayfinder vineyards into the next phase of their development.

A relocation allowance will be considered for the right candidate

Please note: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly and we are unable to accept applications from recruitment consultants. 

You must have the right to live and work full time in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants must be willing to comply with the employers COVID-19 Policy and any State Health directions applicable at the time of employment.