Irrigation Technician – Orchard Systems & Support

Stahmann Webster; Pallamallawa; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Country lifestyle

Job summary

Stahmann Webster is seeking an Irrigation Assistant to support orchard management across our pecan and other tree crops. You will manage irrigation scheduling, monitor crops, and assist with maintenance, fertigation, and reporting.

You will work with the irrigation team to set up MAIT systems, troubleshoot pumps, and coordinate contractors while upholding safety and KPI targets. Valid driver’s licence required, and Chemcert certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Agronomy or 5+ years industry experience.
• Chemcert Certificate.
• Knowledge of horticultural tree crops.
• Ability to supervise and train employees — organising, prioritising and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exhibit efficiency and commitment to work to strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of field machinery, intensive horticultural operations, crop maintenance and crop hygiene.
• Ability to meet KPI’s and complete cost reporting.
• Strong knowledge of WHS.
• Understanding of Integrated Pest Management.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support and setting up programs in the MAIT irrigation management system for irrigation scheduling.
• Irrigation system repairs including identification of the best solution and assistance with sourcing of contractors and service providers.
• Compilation of irrigation system maintenance programs and monitoring of timely and successful execution thereof including water fulfilment.
• Pump and filter troubleshooting.
• Undertakes daily monitoring of crops for plant development and growth.
• Update and monitor all fertigation and irrigation records to ensure programs are being followed correctly.
• Liaises with Orchard Manager’s concerning when irrigation is required. Co-ordinates necessary irrigation maintenance and capital work as well as overseeing training and relevant document completion.
• Chemical dosing and fertigation – monitoring calibration of pumps and accuracy of application rates.
• Fulfill reporting responsibilities as required.
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the business to ensure efficient operation of growing operations.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Team supervision

Effective communication

WHS knowledge

Pest management

Driver's licence

Education

Degree or certificate in Agronomy

Chemcert Certificate

Job description

Stahmann Webster is seeking an Irrigation Assistant to support orchard management across our pecan and other tree crops. You will manage irrigation scheduling, monitor crops, and assist with maintenance, fertigation, and reporting.

You will work with the irrigation team to set up MAIT systems, troubleshoot pumps, and coordinate contractors while upholding safety and KPI targets. Valid driver’s licence required, and Chemcert certification is preferred.