Irrigation Assistant

Stahmann Webster; Pallamallawa; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Country lifestyle

Job summary

Stahmann Webster is seeking an Irrigation Assistant to support orchard management across our pecan and other tree crops. You will manage irrigation scheduling, monitor crops, and assist with maintenance, fertigation, and reporting.

You will work with the irrigation team to set up MAIT systems, troubleshoot pumps, and coordinate contractors while upholding safety and KPI targets. Valid driver’s licence required, and Chemcert certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Agronomy or 5+ years industry experience.
• Chemcert Certificate.
• Knowledge of horticultural tree crops.
• Ability to supervise and train employees — organising, prioritising and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exhibit efficiency and commitment to work to strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of field machinery, intensive horticultural operations, crop maintenance and crop hygiene.
• Ability to meet KPI’s and complete cost reporting.
• Strong knowledge of WHS.
• Understanding of Integrated Pest Management.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support and setting up programs in the MAIT irrigation management system for irrigation scheduling.
• Irrigation system repairs including identification of the best solution and assistance with sourcing of contractors and service providers.
• Compilation of irrigation system maintenance programs and monitoring of timely and successful execution thereof including water fulfilment.
• Pump and filter troubleshooting.
• Undertakes daily monitoring of crops for plant development and growth.
• Update and monitor all fertigation and irrigation records to ensure programs are being followed correctly.
• Liaises with Orchard Manager’s concerning when irrigation is required. Co-ordinates necessary irrigation maintenance and capital work as well as overseeing training and relevant document completion.
• Chemical dosing and fertigation – monitoring calibration of pumps and accuracy of application rates.
• Fulfill reporting responsibilities as required.
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the business to ensure efficient operation of growing operations.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Team supervision

Effective communication

WHS knowledge

Pest management

Driver's licence

Education

Degree or certificate in Agronomy

Chemcert Certificate

Job description

At Stahmann Webster, our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business as well as building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent.

Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lie at the heart of our values.

Growth mindset– We challenge ourselves and each other to never be standing still, we consistently strive to do things better.

Empowered –We relish the opportunity to enrich and enlarge our roles, gripping autonomy and freedoms that matter.

Resilient– We approach all challenges with positivity and determination, viewing every setback as temporary and surmountable.

Connected– We are united around a shared purpose and never hesitate to support people in other parts of the business to be successful.

Humble– We are dedicated to serving each other and always put the team first.

Sound like you? Here is what you should know…

About the Role

The Irrigation Assistant works across our pecan orchards. These orchards are a mix of development and producing trees with Netafim single net irrigation. The role is to provide day-to-day support to the Stahmann Webster's orchard management team and staff in all aspects of irrigation operations.

Duties include but not limited to

• Support and setting up programs in the MAIT irrigation management system for irrigation scheduling.
• Irrigation system repairs including identification of the best solution and assistance with sourcing of contractors and service providers.
• Compilation of irrigation system maintenance programs and monitoring of timely and successful execution thereof including water fulfilment.
• Pump and filter troubleshooting.
• Undertakes daily monitoring of crops for plant development and growth.
• Update and monitor all fertigation and irrigation records to ensure programs are being followed correctly.
• Liaises with Orchard Manager’s concerning when irrigation is required. Co-ordinates necessary irrigation maintenance and capital work as well as overseeing training and relevant document completion.
• Chemical dosing and fertigation – monitoring calibration of pumps and accuracy of application rates.
• Fulfill reporting responsibilities as required.
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the business to ensure efficient operation of growing operations.

Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience

• Degree or certificate in Agronomy or 5+ years industry experience.
• Chemcert Certificate
• Knowledge of horticultural tree crops.
• Ability to supervise and train employees – organising, prioritising and scheduling work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively and exhibit efficiency and commitment to work to strict deadlines
• Knowledge of field machinery, intensive horticultural operations, crop maintenance and crop hygiene
• Ability to meet KPI’s and complete cost reporting
• Strong knowledge of WHS
• Understanding of Integrated Pest Management
• Valid driver’s licence

What we are offering

• Competitive salary $90,000-$100,000
• An affordable, country lifestyle

What You Should Know About Our Operations

Our business is widespread, growing walnuts and almonds in the Riverina Region in New South Wales, pecans in Moree andmacadamias, avocados, mangoes in Bundaberg, Queensland. In addition to fruit and nut growing, we also operate apiaries located in Temora, Nowra and Dubbo.

Off the paddock, we operatenut processing and packing facilities in Leeton, Toowoomba and Bundaberg as well as fruit packing and processing in Bundaberg. In addition, our shared services teams (Finance, Sales, ESG, Safety and People & Culture) are located across all of our sites as well as the Brisbane, Melbourne and Griffith offices.

At Stahmann Webster, we are committed to the planet and the people we serve. Through research, innovation, and technology we strive to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices throughout all of our operations.

Read more about our ESG Commitment on our website: www.stahmannwebster.com.au/esg-and-sustainability/

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at**@stahmannwebster.com.au.