Irrigation Assistant - Kinglake Farms

Location: KINGLAKE, VIC

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Kinglake Farms Pty Ltd is a large family-run horticulture business with operations in Kinglake VIC and Rosewood NSW. The company specialises in growing and packing premium blueberries for domestic distribution to the national supermarkets. The business is seeking a full-time qualified Irrigation Assistant. The salary offered is $79,423 per annum plus superannuation. The Irrigation Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist in determining water flow rates, pressure requirements, and other hydraulic parameters to ensure efficient irrigation across orchards.
• Help implement irrigation programs to maintain optimal soil moisture and support healthy crop growth throughout the season.
• Monitor soil and weather conditions to assist in scheduling irrigation cycles.
• Support the selection, operation, and maintenance of pumping systems.
• Interpret and apply irrigation layouts and designs to ensure the correct function of irrigation lines, emitters, and valves.
• Assist in the installation, testing, and adjustment of irrigation systems, including drip and micro-sprinkler setups.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation equipment, performing routine inspections, cleaning, and minor repairs.

The Irrigation Assistant is required to have the following qualifications and experience:

• A relevant AQF Cert II or equivalent AND 1 year (20+ hours per week) relevant post-qualifications experience; OR
• 2 years (38+ hours per week) of relevant experience may substitute formal qualifications.

The Irrigation Assistant will have the following qualities and skills:

• Practical experience as a farm worker within the agriculture, horticulture or forestry industry is highly desirable.
• Ability to operate a wide range of farm and plant machinery, including tractors and pumps.
• Knowledge and experience of agricultural production principles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.