Irrigation Controller

OFI; Rural City of Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ofii is seeking an Irrigation Controller for the Liparoo Orchard, reporting to the Orchard Manager. You will oversee daily irrigation operations, implement irrigation programs and maintain equipment to optimise tree growth and production.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong drip irrigation knowledge, and a minimum of three years in a relevant role; pre-employment medical may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of drip irrigation systems and their design.
• Three years of relevant employment experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Irrigation and/or horticulture qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Irrigation Orchard Technicians and one Irrigation Leading Hand.
• Collaborate with contractors to complete work on time and within scope.
• Hands-on field work for troubleshooting systems and fixing leaks.
• Maintain irrigation equipment and coordinate repairs; identify and address issues promptly.

Skills

Drip irrigation

Leadership

Horticulture knowledge

Water management

Education

Irrigation or horticulture qualification

Job description

• 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)

About Us:

ofii 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.

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