Irrigation Designer/Manager

Efficient Recruitment Services Pty Ltd; South Grafton; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Efficient Recruitment Services Pty Ltd in South Grafton NSW is seeking an Irrigation Designer/Manager with 2 years’ experience minimum to join our agricultural team.

You will provide technical advice, design layouts, monitor performance, and coordinate installation, maintenance and improvements with farm managers, contractors and suppliers.

The role emphasizes water conservation, soil and crop needs analysis, and practical irrigation solutions to maximise productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, Irrigation or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, planning and managing irrigation systems.
• Strong knowledge of soil conditions, crop water requirements and irrigation practices.
• Experience monitoring irrigation performance, soil moisture and water usage.
• Knowledge of irrigation equipment including pumps, pipes, valves, sprinklers and drip systems, with installation and maintenance experience.
• Ability to identify irrigation and water-management issues and implement practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on irrigation systems and water management to support production.
• Assess soil conditions, water availability, crop requirements and climate to determine irrigation needs.
• Design and develop irrigation layouts, water distribution, and schedules.
• Monitor irrigation performance, soil moisture, and water usage; propose improvements.
• Identify issues and develop practical solutions to improve production.
• Liaise with farm managers, contractors and suppliers for install/maintenance.

Skills

Irrigation system design

Water management

Soil moisture monitoring

Crop water requirements

Installation & maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Agriculture / Horticulture / Irrigation qualification

Job description

Efficient Recruitment Services Pty Ltd – South Grafton NSW

Employer: Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd

Position: Irrigation Designer/Manager

Salary: $78,000 - $88,000 plus Superannuation

Location: 69 Florda Gold Drive, Wells Crossing, NSW 2460, Australia

Mode: Full Time

Experience: 2 years’ experience minimum

Key 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.

To be successful in this role, it is essential you have:

• Relevant qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, Irrigation or a related field, or equivalent relevant industry experience and training.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, planning, and managing irrigation systems for agricultural or horticultural production.
• Sound knowledge of soil conditions, crop water requirements, water availability, and irrigation practices.
• Experience in monitoring irrigation performance, soil moisture, and water usage to improve efficiency and crop productivity.
• Knowledge of irrigation equipment, including pumps, pipes, valves, sprinklers and drip systems, with experience in installation and maintenance.
• Ability to identify irrigation and water-management issues and implement practical solutions.