Irrigation Specialist

Skilled Jobs Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Our client in Victoria is seeking an experienced Irrigation Specialist to join the team in Werribee, VIC. You will install, move, service and repair centre pivot irrigation and other systems, while monitoring soil moisture and adjusting schedules for optimal efficiency.

You will work under the Farm Manager and Farm Agronomist, communicating effectively and contributing to sustainable water management. Salary ranges from AU$80,000 to AU$90,000 per year, plus superannuation, with potential for

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with irrigation systems (centre pivot irrigation preferred).
• Installs and sets up irrigation systems.
• Maintains, services and repairs irrigation systems.
• Experience with soil moisture monitoring and testing.
• Monitor and adjust irrigation schedules based on site conditions to maximize efficiency and longevity.

Responsibilities

• Install, move, service and repair centre pivot and other irrigation equipment.
• Control irrigation equipment and monitor operation.
• Measure soil moisture to ensure optimum levels as directed by Farm Manager and Agronomist.
• Set up and maintain irrigation schedules to maximize efficiency and longevity.
• Implement irrigation programs across the site as directed.

Skills

Irrigation systems experience

Centre pivot irrigation knowledge

Soil moisture monitoring

Job description

Our client is a Victorian agricultural enterprise focused on large-scale crop production, using sustainable farming and land management. They are currently on the lookout for experienced Irrigation Specialists to join their successful team in South Australia.

The Role
Reporting to the Farm Manager you will be responsible for the installation, movement, service and repair of centre pivot and other irrigation. You will be responsible for control of the irrigation equipment and measure soil moisture to ensure optimum levels as directed by the Farm Manager and Farm Agronomist.

To be successful you will possess the following:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with irrigation systems (centre pivot irrigation preferred)
• Installs and sets up irrigation systems
• Maintains, services and repairs irrigation systems
• Experience with soil moisture monitoring and testing
• Monitor and adjust irrigation schedules based on site conditions to maximize efficiency and longevity.
• Experience with implementing irrigation programs

To become part of the team you will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate on all levels and work well within a team. You will also have the ability to make timely decisions and have excellent organisational and time management skills.

You will be paid between $80,000 to $90,000 p.a. + superannuation

Irrigation Specialist Werribee, VIC, AU