Irrigation Systems Designer & Manager (Water Efficiency)

Efficient Recruitment Services Pty Ltd; South Grafton; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Efficient Recruitment Services Pty Ltd in South Grafton NSW is seeking an Irrigation Designer/Manager with 2 years’ experience minimum to join our agricultural team.

You will provide technical advice, design layouts, monitor performance, and coordinate installation, maintenance and improvements with farm managers, contractors and suppliers.

The role emphasizes water conservation, soil and crop needs analysis, and practical irrigation solutions to maximise productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, Irrigation or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, planning and managing irrigation systems.
• Strong knowledge of soil conditions, crop water requirements and irrigation practices.
• Experience monitoring irrigation performance, soil moisture and water usage.
• Knowledge of irrigation equipment including pumps, pipes, valves, sprinklers and drip systems, with installation and maintenance experience.
• Ability to identify irrigation and water-management issues and implement practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on irrigation systems and water management to support production.
• Assess soil conditions, water availability, crop requirements and climate to determine irrigation needs.
• Design and develop irrigation layouts, water distribution, and schedules.
• Monitor irrigation performance, soil moisture, and water usage; propose improvements.
• Identify issues and develop practical solutions to improve production.
• Liaise with farm managers, contractors and suppliers for install/maintenance.

Skills

Irrigation system design

Water management

Soil moisture monitoring

Crop water requirements

Installation & maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Agriculture / Horticulture / Irrigation qualification

Job description

Efficient Recruitment Services Pty Ltd in South Grafton NSW is seeking an Irrigation Designer/Manager with 2 years’ experience minimum to join our agricultural team.

You will provide technical advice, design layouts, monitor performance, and coordinate installation, maintenance and improvements with farm managers, contractors and suppliers.

The role emphasizes water conservation, soil and crop needs analysis, and practical irrigation solutions to maximise productivity and efficiency.