Irrigation Manager — Olive Grove, Data‑Driven Leader

GO.FARM; Narrandera Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided housing

Company vehicle

Short-term incentive (STI) up to 10%

5% of salary dedicated learning budget

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

GO.FARM is seeking an experienced Irrigation Manager for the Dellapool olive grove in NSW. You will plan daily, weekly and seasonal irrigation and fertigation programs, lead the irrigation team, and ensure reliable infrastructure.

You’ll use soil moisture data, weather and crop observations to optimise water use and tree health, while maintaining records and aligning with production plans. Salary is base 90,000–110,000 AUD per year with up to 10% STI, company housing and a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial horticulture or permanent crops
• Experience with olives/high-density orchards preferred
• Experience using irrigation software and telemetry systems

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily, weekly and seasonal irrigation programs across the Dellapool grove.
• Use soil moisture, weather data and crop observations to optimise scheduling and water-use efficiency.
• Coordinate fertigation programs in line with production plans.
• Monitor water use against seasonal plans and crop requirements.
• Oversee pumps, filters, valves, pipelines and irrigation control systems.
• Lead maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure consistent performance.
• Lead and coordinate the irrigation team and contractors.
• Maintain accurate irrigation and water-use records.
• Align irrigation activities with grove operations and production objectives.

Skills

Irrigation management

Team leadership

Planning and scheduling

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Tools

Irrigation software

Automated control systems

Telemetry

Job description

GO.FARM is seeking an experienced Irrigation Manager for the Dellapool olive grove in NSW. You will plan daily, weekly and seasonal irrigation and fertigation programs, lead the irrigation team, and ensure reliable infrastructure.

You’ll use soil moisture data, weather and crop observations to optimise water use and tree health, while maintaining records and aligning with production plans. Salary is base 90,000–110,000 AUD per year with up to 10% STI, company housing and a company vehicle.