Irrigation Field Operator & Asset Maintainer

Tasmanian Irrigation

City of Hobart

On-site

AUD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Gym discounts

Private health discounts

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing program

Professional development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Tasmanian Irrigation is seeking an Operator Maintainer to join our Water Delivery and Asset Performance team. This hands-on role covers pumps, valves, dams and pipelines across Central and North-East Tasmania, ensuring reliable water delivery while prioritising safety and environmental responsibility.

You will travel regularly to operate and maintain irrigation assets, respond to issues, and support continuous improvement in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Qualifications

Safety-focused with risk management mindset.
Experience maintaining or operating infrastructure or similar assets.
Trade qualification in a relevant field is highly regarded but not essential.
Familiarity with water operations, SCADA or irrigation systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor and maintain pumps, valves, dams and pipelines.
Respond to operational issues and support reliable water delivery.
Travel across Central and North-East Tasmania and coordinate with contractors.
Maintain accurate records and assist with safety and environmental duties.

Skills

Safety focus

Operational risk

Independent work

Problem solving

Contractor management

Basic computer use

Mobile tech familiarity

Education

Trade qualification in mechanical/electrical/fabrication

Water operations knowledge

Tools

SCADA

Job description

You will travel regularly to operate and maintain irrigation assets, respond to issues, and support continuous improvement in a dynamic outdoor environment.

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