Irrigationist Assistant

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

Job summary

Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd is seeking an Irrigationist Assistant to support installation, operation, and maintenance of irrigation systems across agricultural and horticultural sites. You will lay and repair pipes, operate pumps, and monitor performance in outdoor environments.

The role requires practical irrigation experience, safety consciousness, and the ability to work flexible hours. Full-time position with salary in the 78k–88k AUD range plus Superannuation.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate II or equivalent qualification with minimum 1 year relevant post-qualification experience (20 hours per week)
• At least 2 years of relevant experience (minimum 38 hours per week) in irrigation, farming, horticulture or a related field.
• Practical experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation pipes, pumps, sprinklers, valves and drip systems.
• Ability to identify irrigation faults and carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ability to work safely outdoors and follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems across agricultural and horticultural areas.
• Lay, connect and repair irrigation pipes, hoses, sprinklers, valves and drip lines.
• Operate pumps, irrigation controls and related equipment to maintain effective water distribution.
• Monitor irrigation systems and report leaks, blockages, pressure issues and other faults.
• Assist with checking soil moisture and adjusting irrigation schedules as directed.
• Carry out routine cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs of irrigation equipment and infrastructure.

Education

AQF Certificate II or equivalent

Job description

Employer: Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd
Position: Irrigationist Assistant
Salary: $78,000 - $88,000 plus Superannuation
Location: 69 Florda Gold Drive, Wells Crossing, NSW 2460, Australia
Mode: Full Time
Experience: 2 years’ experience minimum

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the installation, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems across agricultural and horticultural areas.
• Lay, connect and repair irrigation pipes, hoses, sprinklers, valves and drip lines.
• Operate pumps, irrigation controls and related equipment to maintain effective water distribution.
• Monitor irrigation systems and report leaks, blockages, pressure issues and other faults.
• Assist with checking soil moisture and adjusting irrigation schedules as directed.
• Carry out routine cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs of irrigation equipment and infrastructure.

To be successful in this role, it is essential you have:

• Relevant AQF Certificate II or equivalent qualification and at least 1 year of relevant post-qualification experience (minimum 20 hours per week); or
• At least 2 years of relevant experience (minimum 38 hours per week) in irrigation, farming, horticulture or a related field.
• Practical experience in operating and maintaining irrigation systems and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation pipes, pumps, sprinklers, valves and drip systems.
• Ability to identify irrigation faults and carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ability to work safely outdoors and follow workplace health and safety procedures.