Irrigation Hand

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at our Jubilee Orchard as a full-time Irrigation Hand. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of our orchard's irrigation systems, which are critical to crop performance and orchard productivity. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, develop specialised irrigation skills, and contribute to the success of a leading agribusiness.

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems to ensure consistent and effective water delivery.
• Performing routine checks and maintenance on all irrigation/ fertigation systems including pumps, filters, valves, pipelines and dripper hose.
• Assisting with irrigation scheduling and troubleshooting issues to optimise water efficiency.
• Supporting orchard operations by testing and reporting system performance and recommending improvements.
• Working closely with the farm management team to maintain crop health and meet production goals.
• Mixing of fertilizers for application to achieve budgeted nutrient programs.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in agricultural or farm-related roles, with irrigation knowledge or hands-on experience highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn about advanced irrigation systems and practices.
• Good communication skills, time management, and reliability in task delivery.
• Current driver's licence (required).

What we offer

At Select Harvests, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Our focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing ensures our team members thrive both on and off the farm.

About us

Select Harvests is one of Australia's largest almond growers and a leading agribusiness, dedicated to the sustainable production, processing, and marketing of high-quality almonds. With over 9,000 hectares of almond orchards across the country, we are committed to maintaining excellence in both farming and environmental management.

Our vertically integrated business model allows us to control the entire supply chain, from growing and harvesting to processing and exporting almonds to global markets. We take pride in our innovative farming techniques, commitment to sustainability, and focus on producing premium, healthy food products. Select Harvests is driven by its core values of safety, quality, teamwork, and sustainability, ensuring that our operations meet and exceed industry standards.

Join us in keeping our orchards thriving with world-class irrigation practices