Irrigation Maintainer

6 days ago

Wilson Western Australia City of Canning Full time $78,400 per year

Are you passionate about irrigation? We have an opportunity to join our team on a permanent, full time basis.

About the role / A snapshot of your new role

Reporting to the Supervisor Irrigation, the Irrigation Maintainer will monitor and maintain irrigation systems in line with service level agreements, and to ensure the supply and distribution of water in line with design specifications.

A snapshot of your new role:

  • Inspect, test and maintain irrigation systems on a routine basis
  • Diagnose and repair faults and breakages
  • Program irrigation controllers, ensuring optimum operating and watering schedules
  • Provide specialist irrigation advice and mentoring to others within the team

What you will bring to the role:

  • Proven experience in installing and maintaining commercial irrigation systems
  • Ability to read and interpret irrigation plans and electrical diagram schematics
  • Knowledge of principles of irrigation system design and hydraulic behaviour and electrical systems pertaining to these systems
  • Ability to work collaboratively and safely in both a team environment and autonomously
  • Knowledge of general issues relevant to horticulture and turf
  • Experience in turf maintenance and small plant operation is desirable
  • Irrigation or horticulture qualifications or certificates would be a bonus
  • Valid 'C' class driver's licence (LR class is desirable)
  • Satisfactory National Police Clearance (under six months)

For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal.

Why you will love working at the City

  • A Permanent, full time role in a welcoming and thriving council
  • Work-life balance with access to a 9-day fortnight; early start and early finish
  • $1,497.76 per week ($39.41 per hour) + super
  • 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
  • Commuter use of work vehicle
  • We match super contributions to help you save for your future
  • Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
  • Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
  • Genuine commitment to learning and development
  • Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit , select the position and click "APPLY". You may also contact Nolan Grobler on or Ken Sullivan on for a confidential discussion. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 5:00pm 12 October 2025.

We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early, or extend the advertising period until a suitable candidate is placed.

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