Irrigation Design & Water Management Lead

Efficient Recruitment; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd in NSW seeks an Irrigation Designer/Manager with at least 2 years' experience to design and optimise irrigation layouts, assess soil conditions and water availability, and support efficient agricultural production.

You will supervise installation, monitor performance, and advise farm managers on equipment and best practices. A relevant qualification or equivalent experience is required, with hands-on knowledge of pumps, sprinklers and drip systems.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, Irrigation or a related field, or equivalent industry experience and training.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, planning, and managing irrigation systems for agricultural or horticultural production.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on irrigation systems and water management to support efficient agricultural and horticultural production.
• Assess soil conditions, water availability, crop requirements and climatic factors to determine irrigation needs and appropriate irrigation methods.
• Design and develop irrigation layouts, water distribution systems and irrigation schedules suited to crop and soil conditions.
• Monitor irrigation performance, soil moisture and water usage, recommending improvements to maximise water efficiency and crop productivity.
• Identify irrigation, drainage, and water-distribution issues and develop practical solutions to improve agricultural production.
• Advise farm managers on irrigation equipment, water conservation, system operation and sustainable irrigation practices.
• Coordinate the installation, commissioning, maintenance and improvement of irrigation systems, and liaise with farm managers, contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Irrigation design

Water management

Soil-moisture analysis

Crop water scheduling

Education

Agriculture/Horticulture/Irrigation qualification

Tools

Pumps

Pipes

Valves

Sprinklers

Drip systems

Job description

Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd in NSW seeks an Irrigation Designer/Manager with at least 2 years' experience to design and optimise irrigation layouts, assess soil conditions and water availability, and support efficient agricultural production.

You will supervise installation, monitor performance, and advise farm managers on equipment and best practices. A relevant qualification or equivalent experience is required, with hands-on knowledge of pumps, sprinklers and drip systems.