* Key technical, leadership role
* Highly successful berry business
* Northern Midlands, Tasmania
Lead the team - innovative, high-yield crop production in Tasmania's premier agricultural hub.
Your Employer
Burlington Berries is located at Burlington Farm in the beautiful agricultural hub of Cressy Tasmania. With a rich history in the horticulture industry, we specialise in growing a delicious range of strawberries, raspberries and blackberries for supply to Driscolls Australia.
Burlington Berries is a professional and family friendly, dynamic horticultural enterprise. With a 68-hectare farm and packhouse, we employ up to 500 people each year. Approx 2,750 tonnes of berries are grown and sold fresh for the domestic and international markets.
Burlington Berries focuses on quality, and sustainable outcomes, using a protected cropping environment, biological controls, and advanced agronomic techniques.
Our Vision
“To grow the best soft fruit company, excel in all areas, enjoy a safe and inclusive workplace and responsibly manage the environment while benefiting the local community.”
Your Role
As the Irrigation Manager, you will lead the optimisation of water resources to ensure maximum crop yield and quality in our client’s high-tech protected cropping environment. You will collaborate closely with the technical team to create and execute detailed crop irrigation plans, integrating knowledge of varieties and other specific crop requirements.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will head up the team of irrigation specialists whilst fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
o Developing and implementing advanced irrigation programs, leveraging high-level protected cropping experience with Priva or similar systems
o Scheduling and managing the fertigation program
o Maintaining and optimising irrigation infrastructure to ensure continuous production
o Conducting daily crop walks to monitor plant health and adjust irrigation settings based on environmental conditions
o Participating in weekly technical meetings, contributing to strategic decision-making and ensuring alignment with broader business goals
A detailed position description can be provided upon request.
About You
To excel in this role, you should possess highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bring out the best in people and gain full team support. You thrive in a collaborative environment and have a demonstrated track record of fostering positive relationships within your team and across functions.
Proactive and self-motivated, your passion for growing and optimising production environments is evident, complemented by your extensive experience managing protected cropping irrigation.Moreover, you are an organised and efficient multitasker with meticulous attention to detail.
To be considered for the role, it's important you can address the following criteria:
o Proven experience in high-level protected cropping with Priva or similar systems and extensive horticultural irrigation management
o Experience with berries is highly advantageous; exposure to other protected crops such as tomatoes and cucurbits is also valued
o Strong leadership capabilities focused on team training and development
o Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
o Ability to make timely and effective decisions in dynamic, fast-paced environments
o Proficiency in computer literacy to support data-driven decision-making
Benefits
On offer for the successful candidate:
o Competitive salary and benefits package: $80,000 - $120,000 plus superannuation
o Professional growth opportunities
o Collaborative and supportive work environment
o Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the agriculture industry
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