Grower Liaison Officer

About us:

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) we are proud of our portfolio of brands that have tremendous heritage, rich quality, and a reputation for excellence across the globe. At TWE we are led everyday by our purpose, Boldly Cultivating. We are boldly cultivating value through our brands, wine, people & environment for enriched & joyful communities.

At TWE we cultivate our teams to be their very best. And in turn, our people push us to make bigger and bolder decisions. Our focus on Boldly Cultivating unites us as a global team – known for the experiences we create for our consumers, customers, partners, suppliers and our people.
 

About the role: 

This role is responsible for managing the Stone and Moon vineyard to ensure reliable, predictable and sustainable delivery of grape to TWE specification.

1.          Work to TWE policies and safe work practices at TWE and partner sites

2.          Manage S&M vineyard to grow grape to meet TWE requirements and quality targets, including

a.          Liaising with TWE winemaking team and AU Viti team to understand and implement TWE “best practice” models and protocols (e.g. pruning, yield management, disease management, chemical usage, sustainability)

b.          Managing vineyard operation including bury/unbury, pruning, irrigation, harvest and etc.. 

c.           Developing and executing on projects to uplift fruit quality on TWE business requirements;

d.          Co-ordinating and delivering pick execution based on TWE winemaking team’s requirements; 

e.           Maintaining vineyard data in a systematic way to provide accurate reporting, including Sustainability reporting.

f.            Ensuring all activities carried in vineyard complying with TWE Environmental, Health and Safety policy; 

3.          Conduct and record field inspections with winemakers for final grading to ensure maximum end use potential of fruit and efficient batching and streaming of fruit deliveries during vintage.

4.          Manage contract labours in the vineyard, lead to conduct trainings to ensure accurate execution to TWE standards; 

5.          Support other winery maintenance activities; 

6.          Strong leadership and managerial skills to encourage a team culture built on the principles of trust and respect to meet the dynamic demands of internal and external customers.

About you:

1.          Fluent in English and Mandarin.

2.          Tertiary qualifications preferably in Winemaking, or Science related field, WSET 3 preferred

3.          3 years’ experience in vineyard operations in China with understanding of:

a.          Viticulture cycle and different Chinese viticulture regions

b.          Winery operations from grape intake to bottling

c.           Winemaking steps and critical control points

d.          Quality driven winemaking 

4.          Competency in wine sensory evaluation

5.          Understanding China and international wine food safety and regulations 

6.          Winery or food processing experience

Why you’ll love it here: 

Our culture is built on bringing our whole selves, being courageous and delivering together – it’s our DNA and the heart of who we are at TWE. 

We prioritise your growth with access to global career opportunities and structured programs designed to support your health, wellbeing and career development. 

Enjoy the world’s most desirable wines through our generous employee product allowance 

Plus, you’ll get an extra day off each year with your “TWEforME Day” – a day to spend however you choose! 

We offer a range of great benefits such as flexibility, rewards and discounts and health and wellbeing initiatives. To find out more, click here. 

It takes all varietals! 

At TWE, we proudly celebrate diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers who enjoy our products. 

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender identity, national origin, or disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact recruitment@tweglobal.com, quoting the job title and reference number. 

How to apply 

We do move quickly at TWE and continually review applications, so if you don’t want to miss out, apply today.