Irrigationist - Horticulture

A.W Steicke & Sons; Rural City of Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A.W. Steicke & Sons in Beverford, Victoria, Australia, is seeking an experienced Irrigationist to manage irrigation systems across our horticultural operations. You will plan, operate, schedule, install and maintain irrigation to optimise water use for crops.

This full-time role is 38 hours per week with an annual salary starting from AUD 79,423 plus superannuation, based in Beverford, Victoria, and performed in person.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in irrigation system operation, hydraulic assessment, scheduling and pumping systems.
• Ability to interpret irrigation designs and supervise installations.
• Experience with maintenance to ensure reliable water delivery.

Responsibilities

• Determine hydraulic parameters for irrigation systems.
• Implement irrigation programs based on crop requirements.
• Schedule irrigation activities and manage pumping systems.
• Interpret designs to ensure correct installation and operation.
• Supervise installation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure.

Skills

Irrigation scheduling

Hydraulic assessment

Pumping systems

Irrigation design interpretation

Installation supervision

Maintenance

Job description

Irrigationist – Horticulture

Employer: A.W. Steicke & Sons
Location: Beverford, Victoria, Australia
Employment type: Full-time
Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary: starting from AUD $79,423 per annum plus superannuation

About A.W. Steicke & Sons

A.W. Steicke & Sons is an Australian family-operated agricultural business involved in horticultural production, including the growing of nuts, fruit and vegetables.

We are seeking an experienced Irrigationist to support the efficient management of irrigation systems across our horticultural operations. The successful applicant will be responsible for irrigation planning, system operation, scheduling, installation supervision and maintenance to ensure crops receive appropriate irrigation and water resources are used efficiently.

Position description

The Irrigationist will determine hydraulic parameters for irrigation systems, implement irrigation programs, schedule irrigation, select and manage pumping systems, interpret irrigation designs, supervise irrigation system installations and supervise irrigation maintenance.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Determine hydraulic parameters for irrigation systems to support effective water distribution and irrigation performance.
• Implement irrigation-related programs in accordance with crop requirements, irrigation plans and operational requirements.
• Schedule irrigation activities to ensure appropriate water application across horticultural crops.
• Select and manage pumping systems used for irrigation operations.
• Interpret and apply irrigation designs to ensure irrigation systems are installed and operated in accordance with the relevant design specifications.
• Supervise the installation of irrigation systems and associated infrastructure.
• Supervise irrigation system maintenance to maintain reliable operation and efficient water delivery.

Skills and experience

Relevant experience in irrigation system operation, hydraulic assessment, irrigation scheduling, pumping systems, irrigation design interpretation, installation supervision and maintenance is a requirement for this position.

Employment conditions

• Full-time employment with A.W. Steicke & Sons.
• Annual salary of AUD $79,423 plus superannuation, subject to the applicable market salary rate and labour agreement requirements.
• 38 ordinary hours per week, with other employment conditions in accordance with applicable Australian workplace laws and the relevant labour agreement.
• Work location: Beverford, Victoria.

Pay: From $79,423.00 per year

Work Location: In person