Grafting Australia is hiring a full time hours Skilled Agriculture Worker (Vine grafting) role in McLaren Flat, SA. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

3 years of relevant work experience required for this role

Expected salary: $73150 per year

Full time hours

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Job Title: Skilled Horticultural Worker (Vine Grafting) – Full Time Permanent Salary: $73,150 per annum Location: Australia – Predominantly South Australia, Victoria, and Perth Work Location: On the road (must be willing to travel) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Company Background

Grafting Australia, operating under McCarthy's Orchard, is a leader in vineyard grafting services across Australia and New Zealand. We are committed to providing exceptional services to growers, ensuring high-quality results in the viticulture industry.

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Horticultural Worker, with a specialization in vine grafting. This full-time, permanent role will involve working across various regions in Australia. The ideal candidate will bring advanced grafting expertise and contribute to the overall success of vineyard and orchard operations year-round.

Skills and Experience Required

At least 3 years of experience in vine grafting, as well as propagation, crop cultivation, harvest, and post-harvest activities in a production horticulture setting.

Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor settings, with flexibility to handle tasks across diverse environments, such as nurseries, farms, or vineyards.

Advanced vine grafting techniques and knowledge, ensuring successful grafting outcomes.

Solid understanding of vineyard and orchard management, including tasks like pest control, irrigation, and general crop care.

Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with growers and farm teams.

Willingness to travel and work across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

Vine Grafting & Vineyard Evaluation: Apply your advanced grafting skills to assess vineyard conditions, select appropriate budwood, and execute grafting procedures that meet specific regional climate and varietal requirements.

Grafting Execution & Troubleshooting: Perform grafting tasks including cutting, grafting, and binding, while offering ongoing support to ensure optimal success rates. Troubleshoot and advise growers to resolve any issues that may arise during the grafting process.

Farm & Orchard Maintenance: Support general farm and orchard activities, such as planting, maintaining irrigation systems, pest management, and crop care, ensuring the overall health and productivity of crops.

Collaboration with Growers: Work closely with growers to understand their needs, providing expert guidance on grafting techniques and ensuring that best practices are followed for successful crop development.

Year-Round Flexibility: Manage tasks across different seasons, switching between grafting, propagation, and general farm duties as required to support ongoing vineyard and orchard operations.

Team Coordination & Efficiency: Ensure that work schedules are maintained, tasks are completed on time, and communication with the wider team is effective to support seamless operations across different regions.