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In Australia, a full time Vineyard Manager generally earns $1,846 per week ($95,992 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of vineyard workers in Australia has dropped slightly over the last five years. There are 4,500 workers in this industry and many of them are employed as a Vineyard Manager. Vineyard Managers work in areas of Australia where conditions are suitable for producing wine.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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Vineyard Managers often choose to enrol in a Diploma of Viticulture. This course not only covers grape growing and wine production, it also provides the knowledge you need to manage the business administration at a vineyard. You’ll learn how to manage soil health, identify plant health issues and produce a thriving grape crop.
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A Vineyard Manager is responsible for producing a quality crop of grapes for sale or for wine production. You’ll oversee all aspects of planting, growing and harvesting grapes from managing soil health to tending to vines and organising picking of fruit. You’ll need to identify and correct any plant health issues and ensure your grapes are suitable for their intended purpose. You’ll need to organise irrigation and weeding schedules and plan ahead for future crops. You’ll also spend time liaising with winemakers or suppliers.
Vineyard Managers have a very physical job and often work long hours in all sorts of weather. You’ll need a strong knowledge of grape production but also need to manage the administrative tasks involved in managing a vineyard. You’ll also have to make sure your vineyard meets all industry regulations. Vineyard Managers need good people skills and need to be able to manage several tasks at once.
