Irrigation Assistant, Kinglake VIC

About this job

Kinglake Farms is a large family-run horticulture business growing and packing premium blueberries for supermarkets. They have operations in Kinglake VIC and Rosewood NSW.

This is a permanent full-time role as an Irrigation Assistant. You will work on irrigation systems across the orchards, including:

• Help determine water flow rates and pressure requirements for efficient irrigation
• Implement irrigation programs to maintain soil moisture and healthy crop growth
• Monitor soil and weather conditions to schedule irrigation cycles
• Support selection, operation and maintenance of pumping systems
• Interpret irrigation layouts and designs
• Install, test and adjust irrigation systems including drip and micro-sprinkler setups
• Monitor and maintain irrigation equipment with routine inspections, cleaning and minor repairs

You will need either a relevant AQF Cert II or equivalent plus 1 year relevant post-qualification experience (20+ hours per week), or 2 years relevant experience (38+ hours per week) without formal qualifications.

Practical farm work experience in agriculture, horticulture or forestry is highly desirable. You should be able to operate farm machinery including tractors and pumps, understand agricultural production principles, and work well independently and as part of a team.

The salary is $79,423 per annum plus superannuation. Apply via the Workforce Australia website.

Originally listed on Workforce Australia.