HILA Employment Category : Irrigation Manager
An Irrigation Manager provides professional and technical support to the horticulture and agriculture industry sectors in developing, designing, and managing irrigation systems. This role can be as an internal business manager or by external consultancy.
Located in the Goulburn Valley region, Plunkett Orchards in Ardmona, Victoria, is a large-scale supplier of premium quality fresh apples, pears, and stone fruits to retailers around the world. The state-of-the-art growing and irrigation techniques help achieve high yields, with approximately 9,000 tonnes of fruit produced from 300,000 trees spread across 235 hectares of orchards. This amount of fruit relies on precise management of cutting-edge irrigation infrastructure.
The Irrigation Manager's role is diverse and includes the following responsibilities:
- Determine soil types and growth characteristics of crops.
- Interpret aerial photographs and prepare maps showing soil and vegetation patterns.
- Determine water quality and availability.
- Select appropriate irrigation technologies, considering site and crop requirements and effective water management.
- In conjunction with Agribusiness professionals, develop an irrigation and drainage management plan.
- Establish and undertake monitoring of the irrigation program and recommend system improvements.
- Provide specialist advice to clients, including plans and reports.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment for testing.
Study Pathways
- Diploma of Horticulture – AHC50416
- Certificate IV in Irrigation Management – AHC41119
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