Employment and Work Health & Safety
This is your go to resource for questions and answers about everything to do with employing people in your vineyard. We have collated a range of resources that cover employment law along with Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
Wine Industry Award pay rates 2017/18
Workplace Health & Safety Farmers Guidebook
Employment Templates
Workplace Health & Safety Farmers Guidebook
Employment Templates
Specialist Advice

As a member of WGCSA you have access to – at no additional cost – an advisory service on any issue relating to the employment and safety of workers with the South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA).
To take advantage of this offer, contact SAWIA by phone 8222 9277 or email admin@winesa.asn.au
Conditions
The service is available to SA wine grape growers who contribute $1/tonne to the SA Grape Growers Industry Fund (SAGGIF)*. The service is not available to those that have applied for a refund of their contribution.
*SAGGIF - The SA Grape Growers Industry Fund (SAGGIF) is the $1/tonne contribution paid by all SA growers who supply grapes for processing into wine. The fee is deducted from grape payments by the receiving winery. The fund is voluntary and wine grape growers can apply for a refund of their contribution – contact us for details.
- Which awards to pay workers under
- Rates of pay – penalty rates, piece-rates (e.g. for pruners)
- Employment contracts
- Casuals vs permanents vs contractors – what’s best for you
- Contractor/sub-Contractor agreements
- Work place safety laws
- Preparing for audits e.g. from SafeWork Australia
- Workplace problems – bullying, harassment, dismissal procedures, redundancies, etc.
To take advantage of this offer, contact SAWIA by phone 8222 9277 or email admin@winesa.asn.au
Conditions
The service is available to SA wine grape growers who contribute $1/tonne to the SA Grape Growers Industry Fund (SAGGIF)*. The service is not available to those that have applied for a refund of their contribution.
*SAGGIF - The SA Grape Growers Industry Fund (SAGGIF) is the $1/tonne contribution paid by all SA growers who supply grapes for processing into wine. The fee is deducted from grape payments by the receiving winery. The fund is voluntary and wine grape growers can apply for a refund of their contribution – contact us for details.