Turf & Irrigation Team Member (Technical Support)

City of Salisbury, South Australia; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Free onsite car parking

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

The City of Salisbury is seeking an experienced Turf and Irrigation Team Member (Technical Support) to join our City Infrastructure team. You will provide advanced technical support across irrigation systems, turf infrastructure and control systems, programming, monitoring and fault-finding to ensure efficient irrigation operations across Council assets.

You will mentor apprentices and junior staff, analyse system performance and contribute to continuous improvement while balancing field work

Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating automated irrigation control systems.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and repair experience.
• Ability to interpret irrigation data and develop irrigation schedules.
• Experience maintaining irrigation infrastructure, including controllers, pumps, valves and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Program, monitor and manage irrigation control systems and associated hardware.
• Analyse irrigation data and adjust watering schedules based on seasonal and site requirements.
• Undertake fault finding, diagnostics and repairs across irrigation networks and equipment.
• Monitor water usage, alarms and system performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with the commissioning and testing of new irrigation infrastructure.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers on technical irrigation matters.
• Support the maintenance and management of reserves and sporting facilities.
• Maintain irrigation asset records, controller databases and site documentation.
• Interpret and update irrigation and landscape plans.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to apprentices and junior staff.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safe work practices across the team.

Skills

Irrigation systems knowledge

Fault-finding

Data interpretation

Field maintenance

Education

Certificate III in Irrigation, Horticulture, Sports Turf Management or equivalent

Tools

Hunter Centralus irrigation management software

GIS platforms

Job description

Who We Are

The City of Salisbury is the most progressive council in South Australia, driving growth, jobs, housing and opportunity in the north. With a workforce of over 400 people, we offer the chance to collaborate with teams across the organisation to deliver meaningful, community-focused projects.

Who We Are

The City of Salisbury is the most progressive council in South Australia, driving growth, jobs, housing and opportunity in the north. With a workforce of over 400 people, we offer the chance to collaborate with teams across the organisation to deliver meaningful, community-focused projects.

The City Infrastructure Department delivers asset management, capital works, and maintenance programs, as well as oversees lease management for local community and sporting clubs, and security and civil compliance functions.

Join us and see the positive impact of your work can make.

About The Role

The City of Salisbury is seeking an experienced Turf and Irrigation Team Member (Technical Support) to join our City Infrastructure team.

Reporting to the Coordinator Turf and Irrigation, you will provide advanced technical support across Council's irrigation systems, turf infrastructure and control systems. You'll be responsible for programming, monitoring and fault-finding of irrigation control systems, assisting in the management of reserves and sporting facilities, and supporting the delivery of efficient irrigation operations across Council assets.

This role is ideal for someone with strong irrigation technical knowledge who enjoys problem-solving, analysing system performance and sharing their expertise with others. You'll also support apprentices and junior team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the team.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Program, monitor and manage irrigation control systems and associated hardware.
• Analyse irrigation data and adjust watering schedules based on seasonal and site requirements.
• Undertake fault finding, diagnostics and repairs across irrigation networks and equipment.
• Monitor water usage, alarms and system performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with the commissioning and testing of new irrigation infrastructure.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers on technical irrigation matters.
• Support the maintenance and management of reserves and sporting facilities.
• Maintain irrigation asset records, controller databases and site documentation.
• Interpret and update irrigation and landscape plans.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to apprentices and junior staff.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safe work practices across the team.

About You

You are a technically capable irrigation professional who enjoys solving problems and takes pride in maintaining high-performing irrigation systems.

You bring strong fault-finding skills, can confidently interpret irrigation data and are comfortable balancing hands‑on field work with planning, monitoring and documentation. You work well independently, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and enjoy supporting the development of others.

You will also have

• Experience programming and operating automated irrigation control systems.
• Strong irrigation fault-finding, diagnostic and repair experience.
• Ability to interpret irrigation data and develop irrigation schedules.
• Experience maintaining irrigation infrastructure, including controllers, pumps, valves and communication systems.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior employees.
• Well-developed problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work with minimal supervision.
• Certificate III in Irrigation, Horticulture, Sports Turf Management or equivalent trade qualification.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Experience with Hunter Centralus irrigation management software (desirable).
• Experience with sportsfield irrigation and turf management (desirable).
• Understanding of the IPOS Code of Practice and recycled water systems (desirable).
• Experience with irrigation asset management systems and GIS platforms (desirable).

What We Offer

• State‑of‑the‑art Operations Centre is 25 minutes from the CBD with excellent rail and road connections.
• Modern and positive work environments.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Nine-day fortnight, RDO every second Monday.
• PPE, tools and uniforms provided.
• Annual pay rises.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including skin checks, health assessments, flu vaccinations and an employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.

Read the [Position Description].

Eligibility

A pre-employment functional medical, inclusive of drug and alcohol testing, is a requirement of the recruitment and selection process.

People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact us

All enquiries can be made to [e-mail]

Applications close 9:00am, 25 September 2026.