Irrigation Manager Position
Our company is seeking an experienced Irrigation Manager to oversee irrigation operations across our macadamia orchards in the Fitzroy River region. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective irrigation delivery, shaping irrigation system design, overseeing installations, and optimizing water management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and Installation: Provide expertise in irrigation system design and installation.
* Water Management: Monitor water account balances and requirements across various users.
* Automation: Program, manage, and control automation systems.
* Guidance: Guide orchard managers on irrigation requirements.
* Team Leadership: Serve as a role model by demonstrating precise and safe work behaviours while reinforcing company policies and procedures.
* Coordination: Coordinate the delivery of water through suppliers and infrastructure to meet user needs.
* Relationships: Maintain strong and effective working relationships.
* Performance Management: Identify training needs and effectively manage team performance.
Requirements:
* Experience: Experience in the operation and management of pressurised irrigation systems.
* Automation: Proficiency in irrigation automation.
* Crops: Experience working with tree crops.
* Licence: A valid C-class driver's license.
* Project Management: Project management experience.
* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail.
* Organization: Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Benefits:
* Salary: Competitive base salary.
* Motor Vehicle: Company-provided motor vehicle.
* Housing: On-farm housing.
* Technology: Laptop and mobile phone.
* Insurance: Salary continuance and life insurance.
* Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus.
* Employee Assistance Program.