Technical Lead: Table Grapes
Are you a passionate agricultural professional with deep experience in table grape cultivation? Our client, a leading player in the global fruit sector, is looking for a Technical Lead to support licensed growers and lead the implementation of best practices in viticulture across Australia.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, with major in Viticulture preferred.
- Minimum 6 years' experience in table grape cultivation.
- Strong understanding of the global fruit industry.
- Strong computer literacy in MS Office applications and statistical analysis programs.
- Fluent English (Spanish desirable but not essential).
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Ability to work with international teams and adapt to changing conditions.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel and relocate.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide after-sales technical support to licensed growers in the Sunraysia region.
- Monitor vine growth stages, irrigation, pruning, canopy & crop management.
- Advise growers during all critical phenological stages.
- Develop, update, and implement varietal production protocols, including:
- Canopy management
- E crop adjustments
- Harvest maturity parameters
- Quality and technical specifications for growers/packhouses
- Promote and support new grape varieties based on performance.
- Conduct continual grower visits and build strong relationships.
- Generate weekly visit reports via the company's technical reporting system.
- Assist with field audits and updates for the grower database and contract schedules.
- Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Commercial, and international teams.
- Participate in global company events (1–3 per year).
- Organise and host technical workshops, meetings, and open days.
- Fully support development of pipeline varieties and new selections in the territory.
If you want to make a real impact and contribute to innovation in grape production globally, join this forward-thinking, international agricultural network and apply today.
To apply, send CV with reference MBATL to by no later than 16 January 2026.
Seniority Level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
- Full-time
Job Function
- Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
- Human Resources Services
Technical Lead: Table Grapes employer: Orffer & Van der Merwe Human Resource Practitioners
Join a leading player in the global fruit sector as a Technical Lead in Table Grapes, where you will be part of a dynamic and innovative agricultural network. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, this role offers opportunities to engage with licensed growers in the Sunraysia region, implement best practices in viticulture, and participate in global company events. Enjoy a collaborative work culture that values relationship-building and provides the chance to make a meaningful impact in grape production across Australia.
Contact Details:
Orffer & Van der Merwe Human Resource Practitioners Recruitment Team
