Irrigation Assistant
3 weeks ago
Tripod Farmers Group Pty Ltd is one of Australia’s largest salad and lettuce producers with farms in Western Melbourne, Gippsland and the Sunraysia region. The business is seeking a full time qualified Irrigation Assistant.
The salary offered is $40,000 - $60,000 per annum plus superannuation.
Providing support to the Irrigationist, the Irrigationist Assistant will be responsible for the following:
- Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system
- Implement and irrigation-related program
- Schedule irrigations
- Select and manage pumping systems for irrigation
- Supervise irrigation system installations
- Supervise irrigation maintenance
The applicants will have the following skills and experience:
- AQF Certificate II in the horticulture, viticulture or in a related field with 1 year of experience (working 20 hours per week)
- Practical experience as a farm worker within in Agriculture/Horticulture or Forestry industry
- Ability to operate wide range of farm and plant machinery including tractors and pump
- Knowledge and experience of agricultural production principles
- Excellent communication skills Driver’s licence
- Suitable agricultural or horticultural qualifications and/or experience
- Ability to work unsupervised or as a part of a team
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
