Irrigation Controller

ofi; Rural City of Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ofi is seeking an Irrigation Controller for our Liparoo Almond Orchard in Victoria, Australia. The role reports to the Orchard Manager and focuses on optimizing tree growth and production through daily irrigation operations and program implementation.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on irrigation experience, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of drip irrigation systems. A pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing is part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience leading irrigation teams in agricultural settings.
• Three years of relevant employment experience.
• Strong understanding of drip irrigation systems and their design.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol testing.

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.
• Hands-on fieldwork for troubleshooting systems, fixing leaks and ensuring efficient water use.
• Maintain irrigation equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Identify and address irrigation issues promptly.

Skills

Irrigation leadership

Team leadership

Drip irrigation design

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Business acumen

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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