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 recruitment@ovdm.co.za