Vineyard Supervisor

Employer Name: Heytesbury PTY. LTD.

Position Title: Vineyard Supervisor

Location: Margaret River region, South West WA

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent 

Salary: AUD76,515- AUD80,000 p.a + superannuation payments

Position Summary

The Vineyard Supervisor is responsible for supervising all aspects of vineyard operations to ensure efficient production, high-quality fruit output and compliance with operational standards. This role requires strong hands-on experience, combined with the ability to supervise staff, manage resources and maintain vineyard performance across all seasonal activities, year-round throughout our vineyards in the South West region of WA. This position reports directly to the Vineyard Manager.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary plus superannuation payments.

Opportunity to work within a well-respected and growing vineyard business while living and working in the renowned Margaret River wine region of South West Western Australia.

Task & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily vineyard operations across all seasonal stages, including pruning, canopy management, cultivation, and harvest preparation 
• Lead, train and supervise vineyard workers and contractors, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality standards are maintained 
• Supervise vineyard work programs, including pruning schedules, shoot thinning, leaf removal, and harvest logistics 
• Monitor vine health and implement pest and disease control measures, including managing spray programs in accordance with established protocols 
• Operate and oversee the use, maintenance and servicing of vineyard machinery and equipment, including tractors, sprayer and mechanical harvesters 
• Manage irrigation systems and support the maintenance of vineyard infrastructure such as trellising, fencing and water supply systems 
• Monitor vineyard performance and contribute to improving yield, efficiency and fruit quality outcomes 
• Maintain accurate operational records, including production data, spray records and maintenance logs 
• Assist with vineyard development activities and continuous improvement initiatives 
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements and safe operating procedures across all vineyard activities 

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands-on vineyard experience, including responsibility for supervising staff or contractors 
• Demonstrated ability to supervise vineyard operations across all stages of the production cycle 
• Experience operating vineyard machinery and equipment, including tractors and spray units 
• Strong understanding of pest and disease management, spray application, and vineyard quality standards 
• Experience working in premium or quality-focused vineyard environments is highly regarded 
• Ability to supervise teams, coordinate work programs, and manage competing priorities 
• Ability to work full-time year -round
• Current driver’s licence 

Qualification & experience

Qualifications

• Hold at least a relevant AQF Cert III (or equivalent) including at least two years of on- the-job training or an AQF Cert IV (or equivalent), or
• At least 3 years of relevant, full-time, experience may be substituted for the qualification listed above

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of full-time, relevant work-experience where relevant, formal qualification held, or
• At least 3 years of full-time, relevant work-experience where no relevant, formal qualification held.