Senior Orchard Irrigation Manager

RGIT Australia; Katunga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided house

Company vehicle for business use

Job summary

GO.FARM is seeking two Irrigation Managers to join our Almond Orchard team in Victoria. You will oversee irrigation and fertigation operations, develop schedules, monitor water quality and ensure safe, efficient systems.

Working closely with the Orchard Manager, you’ll lead maintenance, optimise performance and support continuous improvement while representing GO.FARM with contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience managing irrigation systems within horticulture, agriculture or a similar production environment.
• Sound understanding of irrigation scheduling, water management and fertigation systems.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with pumps, filters and irrigation infrastructure.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the orchard's irrigation and fertigation systems.
• Develop and implement irrigation schedules to optimise crop performance and water efficiency.
• Monitor water quality, water supply and irrigation infrastructure, ensuring systems operate safely and effectively.
• Oversee maintenance, servicing and repair of pumps, filters, mainlines, valves and irrigation equipment.
• Monitor irrigation performance, including pressures, flow rates and system outputs, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
• Coordinate fertiliser application programs through the fertigation system.
• Plan inventory requirements to ensure critical irrigation parts and fertiliser are available when needed.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve irrigation efficiency, technology and operating practices.
• Work closely with the Orchard Manager to deliver production, quality and operational objectives.
• Represent GO.FARM professionally with contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Irrigation management

Water management

Fertigation knowledge

Safety awareness

Tools

Pumps & filters

Irrigation equipment

Job description

GO.FARM is seeking two Irrigation Managers to join our Almond Orchard team in Victoria. You will oversee irrigation and fertigation operations, develop schedules, monitor water quality and ensure safe, efficient systems.

Working closely with the Orchard Manager, you’ll lead maintenance, optimise performance and support continuous improvement while representing GO.FARM with contractors and stakeholders.