Irrigation Assistant Manager

Guyra, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

An exciting opportunity exists for someone seeking job security and long-term career prospects in Australia's largest horticulture company. Costa is seeking a motivated and physically fit self-starters to our Irrigation team as the Assistant Irrigation Manager at Colignan farm.The role is primarily responsible for supporting the Irrigation Manager and the team to ensure onsite water infrastructure is correctly monitored, repaired and maintained to meet the farm's irrigation requirements. Flexibility to work early starts and weekends if required to meet seasonal and operational requirements is essential.Key Responsibilities

Implement, monitor and report on all farm irrigation operations
Oversee and implement irrigation and fertilisation programs as directed
Train and manage other irrigation staff as required
Support the team when there are absences
Manage the repairs and maintenance of irrigation equipment
Monitor and conduct maintenance program on soil moisture probes
Co-ordinate repairs and maintenance on farm infrastructure and equipment
Ensure calibration of relevant equipment
Maintain the farm, equipment and facilities in a clean and tidy state.

To be successful in this role you will ideally be familiar with permanent crop irrigation systems, ideally having worked in a similar role in citrus or stone/pome fruit or table grapes. You may be in corporate agribusiness or family operation in a 2IC role and want to step up and come across to join a corporate agribusiness.What you'll bring to the role:

Experience working in a similar role is preferred
Ability to coach and lead teams
Working knowledge of IT systems and soil probes
Good problem solving skills to identify and resolve irrigation issues
Literacy and numeracy skills to maintain accurate irrigation records
Basic computer skills to assess electronic soil moisture probe data

People are the heart of Costa. Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health, wellbeing, and further learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you'll always benefit from an environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect.

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