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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.

Technical Lead: Table Grapes
AUSTRALIA - Mildura (Sunraysia) Area

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:
    • Plant growth regulators
    • 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 by no later than 17 December 2025 to [email protected]


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