Irrigation Technician - Nangiloc

Costa Group; Mildura; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Costa Group in Mildura, VIC, is seeking an Irrigation Technician to optimise plant health through managed irrigation and fertigation on farm at Nangiloc. You will work with the Irrigation Manager to run irrigation programs, monitor systems, and support scheduling while installing, maintaining and moving lines.

The role emphasizes hands-on irrigation operation, record-keeping, and continuous improvement in a thriving farming environment that values precise work and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in irrigation/agricultural settings.
• Good working knowledge of irrigation systems and infrastructure.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Set irrigation programs with the Irrigation Manager.
• Monitor soil moisture levels and irrigation systems.
• Provide support on irrigation scheduling.
• Install, maintain and repair irrigation systems.
• Set up and move irrigation lines.
• Mix and distribute fertiliser.
• Maintain records and collect information.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Job description

Join Costa – Australia’s largest grower, packer,and marketer of premium fresh fruit and vegetables!

At Costa, we’re passionate about growing healthier, fresher produce and delivering it to Australian and international markets. Our farms in Sunraysia/Mildura region are renowned for producing some of the finest fruit inthe country — and now we’re looking for an Irrigation Technician to join our team in Nangiloc, VIC.

You’ll play a key role in optimising plant health through effective management of irrigation and fertigation operations on farm. Your attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-pacedenvironment will be crucial in helping us deliver the best, season afterseason.

About the Role

• Working with the Irrigation Manager to setirrigation programs
• Monitoring systems and soil moisture levels
• Provide support on irrigation scheduling
• Install, maintain and repair irrigation systems
• Setting up and moving irrigation lines
• Mixing and distribution of fertiliser
• Maintenance of records and collection of information

About You

• Experience working in a similar role
• Good working knowledge of irrigation systems and infrastructure
• Troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve irrigation issues
• Basic computer skills

People are the heart of Costa. Our employees enjoysome of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. From competitive payto health, wellbeing, and further learning and development opportunities. Nomatter the role, you’ll always benefit from an environment that encourages andsupports you to thrive, grow and connect.