Irrigation Manager

RGIT Australia; Narrandera Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided house

Company vehicle for business use

Job summary

GO.FARM is seeking an Irrigation Manager for the Dellapool olive grove in Australia. Reporting to the Grove Manager, you will plan, deliver and optimise irrigation and fertigation while ensuring water-use efficiency.

You will lead the irrigation team, manage daily operations, and work with data, soil moisture, weather, and telemetry to support production goals. A focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Commercial horticulture irrigation management experience.
• Experience with olives/high-density orchards is advantageous.
• Experience with irrigation software and telemetry.
• Proven ability to lead teams, contractors or crews.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Chemical handling accreditation or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver irrigation programs daily, weekly and seasonally.
• Use soil moisture, weather and crop data to optimise scheduling.
• Coordinate fertigation with production plans.
• Monitor water use against plans and crop needs.
• Oversee pumps, valves, pipelines and control systems.
• Lead maintenance and repairs to minimise downtime.
• Build capability within the irrigation team.
• Coordinate contractors when required.
• Maintain accurate irrigation and water-use records.
• Ensure safety and GO.FARM compliance.
• Collaborate with Grove Manager and advisers.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Irrigation management

Olives / permanent crops

Irrigation software

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Chemical handling accreditation

Tools

Irrigation telemetry software

Automation control systems

Job description

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 13 Sep 2026

Description

About us:

GO.FARM is an Australian-owned, high-conviction agricultural investor, developer and manager with a clear purpose: to transform Australian agriculture.

We identify underutilised and undercapitalised agricultural assets and reimagine them through land use change, investment in people, and adoption of climate-smart technologies. Our investment decisions and operations are underpinned by our Responsible Agriculture Framework, which guides our stewardship of natural capital, people and communities.

About the role:

Dellapool is a high-density olive grove currently in development and looking for an Irrigation Manager to join the team.

Reporting to the Grove Manager, you’ll be responsible for the planning, delivery and performance of irrigation and fertigation across the grove. You’ll lead the day-to-day irrigation function, maintain reliable irrigation infrastructure, use data and technology to inform decisions, and help build a capable and accountable irrigation team.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and deliver daily, weekly and seasonal irrigation programs across the Dellapool olive grove.
• Use soil moisture, weather, crop observations and available data to optimise irrigation scheduling, tree health and water-use efficiency.
• Coordinate and deliver fertigation programs in line with crop and production plans.
• Monitor water use against seasonal plans, allocations and crop requirements.
• Oversee the performance and reliability of pumps, filters, valves, pipelines, emitters and irrigation control systems.
• Lead preventative maintenance, system checks and repairs to minimise downtime and maintain consistent irrigation performance.
• Identify irrigation faults, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and coordinate the irrigation team, setting clear priorities and building capability.
• Coordinate contractors and external service providers where required.
• Maintain accurate irrigation, fertigation and water-use records.
• Work closely with the Grove Manager, farm team and technical advisers to align irrigation activities with grove operations and production objectives.
• Champion safe work practices and ensure irrigation activities are completed in line with GO.FARM policies and relevant compliance requirements.
• Other duties as required

About you

You’re practical, solutions-focused and comfortable combining hands-on irrigation knowledge with planning, data and team leadership.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated irrigation management experience within commercial horticulture, permanent crops or a similar agricultural environment.
• Experience in olives, high-density orchards or other permanent tree crops will be highly regarded.
• Experience using irrigation software, automated control systems, telemetry or similar technology.
• Previous experience leading employees, contractors or work crews will be highly regarded.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Chemical handling accreditation, or willingness to obtain.

Why work for GO.FARM:

We’re serious about building long-term careers in agriculture. You'll benefit from:

• Real investment in your development, including 5% of your annual salary dedicated to learning
• Flexibility through enhanced leave options, salary sacrifice opportunities, and competitive incentives
• Access to growth programs focused on building long-term careers in agriculture
• Wellbeing programs that support your financial, physical, and mental health

In addition, this role is offering

• Base salary between $90,000 - $110,000 per annum
• Short Term Incentive (STI) of up to 10% of your salary
• Company provided house
• Company vehicle for business use