Irrigation Controller

Olam Food Ingredients (ofi); Rural City of Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ofi’s Liparoo Almond Orchard in Victoria seeks an Irrigation Controller to lead daily irrigation operations, optimise tree growth and production, and implement irrigation programs. Reporting to the Orchard Manager, you will train a team, collaborate with contractors, troubleshoot systems, maintain equipment, and promptly address irrigation issues.

The ideal candidate holds an irrigation or horticulture qualification, has at least three years of relevant experience, and demonstrates strong

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience in irrigation or horticulture.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Hands-on, proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead a team of Irrigation Orchard Technicians and one Irrigation Leading Hand to ensure effective irrigation.
• Collaborate with contractors to complete work on time and within scope.
• Troubleshoot irrigation systems, fix leaks, and ensure efficient water use.
• Maintain irrigation equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Identify and address irrigation issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Irrigation/Horticulture qualification

Job description

About Us

ofi is a leading global company involved in the supply chain management, processing, and cultivation of agricultural products and food ingredients. We cater to over 13,000 customers worldwide across 16 different platforms. With a presence in more than 65 countries and sourcing and processing operations in most major producing countries. In Australia and New Zealand, we deal in various products, including cocoa, dairy, and almonds.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and hands-on work? We are a global leader in agricultural products and food ingredients, where we value innovation, efficiency, and sustainable practices. We're looking for a dedicated Irrigation Controller (also known as an Irrigation Manager) for one of our Almond Orchards.

As an Irrigation Controller, reporting to the Orchard Manager and working out of our Liparoo Orchard, you'll play a pivotal role in optimising tree growth and production. This role involves overseeing daily irrigation operations, implementing irrigation programs, and maintaining irrigation equipment and infrastructure. Specifically, this role is responsible to:

• Train and lead a team of Irrigation Orchard Technicians and one Irrigation Leading Hand to ensure effective irrigation;
• Collaborate with contractors to complete work on time and within scope;
• Get hands-on in the field when require including troubleshooting systems, fixing leak issues and ensuring efficient water utilisation;
• Maintain irrigation equipment and coordinate repairs; and
• Identify and address any irrigation issues promptly.

What We're Looking For:

An Irrigation leader with a strong understanding of drip irrigation systems and their design. In addition, our ideal candidate will have:

• Resilience and drive to excel throughout extended seasons;
• Business acumen or a willingness to learn; and
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to foster a high-performance team culture;
• Irrigation and/or horticulture qualification; and
• At least three (3) years of relevant employment experience.

If you enjoy hands-on, fast-paced work, have the ability to think on your feet, troubleshoot, and lead a team,

Please note: there is a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol test as part of the recruitment process.

Additional information

• Work for the second largest grower of Almonds globally
• Great opportunity for career advancement with competitive salary range
• Based out of our orchard located in Liparoo (between Mildura and Robinvale)