Irrigation & Fertigation Manager — Orchard Systems

Blackbook Executive; Mildura; Vor Ort; AUD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Blackbook Executive Pty is seeking an Irrigation Manager for our Robinvale farm. You will oversee irrigation and fertigation operations across the orchard, ensuring optimal tree health and efficient water use while coordinating maintenance and capital projects.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, the role requires strong data skills, 5+ years in irrigation roles, and experience in horticulture or viticulture settings. On-site work with performance-based opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum five years’ experience in an Irrigation 2IC, Irrigation Supervisor or Farm Hand role.
• Experience in orchards, tree nut production or other perennial horticulture/viticulture preferred.
• Tertiary qualifications or strong on-farm experience in horticulture/irrigation management.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate all irrigation and fertigation activities to maintain soil moisture and tree health.
• Collect, analyse and interpret irrigation monitoring data to optimise scheduling.
• Develop and manage irrigation and fertigation schedules to minimise waste.
• Oversee maintenance of irrigation infrastructure including pumps, pipelines, valves and controllers.
• Maintain records of irrigation activities, fertilizer applications, water and power usage.
• Identify opportunities to improve water efficiency and reduce costs.

Kenntnisse

Irrigation management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Irrigation scheduling

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualifications in horticulture/irrigation/agricultural management

Tools

Telemetry systems (MAIT)

Jobbeschreibung

Blackbook Executive Pty is seeking an Irrigation Manager for our Robinvale farm. You will oversee irrigation and fertigation operations across the orchard, ensuring optimal tree health and efficient water use while coordinating maintenance and capital projects.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, the role requires strong data skills, 5+ years in irrigation roles, and experience in horticulture or viticulture settings. On-site work with performance-based opportunities.