- Based in Perth, Tasmania
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Be part of a global leading brand with operations in Asia, Middle East, Australia & New Zealand, North and South America
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Full-time, permanent position
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an experienced Irrigation Supervisor to coordinate all irrigation and fertigation activities across our site. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring optimal plant growth, production outcomes, and system performance. You will oversee the planning and execution of daily irrigation operations, including programming irrigation cycles, managing fertigation recipes, and ensuring accurate application across a range of plant types. In addition, you will also be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of irrigation systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency and best practice operations across the site.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
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Supervise daily irrigation and fertigation activities across multiple nursery areas.
- Oversee the operation, maintenance and repair of irrigation and climate systems.
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Monitor crops and adjust irrigation programs to ensure optimal fertigation and plant health and performance.
- Lead troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities.
- Manage water usage, reporting and irrigation efficiency improvements
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Develop and maintain irrigation SOPs
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Train, support and supervise irrigation operators and nursery staff
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Ensure all activities comply with safety standards and company procedures.
ABOUT YOU
To be considered for this role, applicants will need to demonstrate the following capabilities:
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Previous experience supervising irrigation operations in a nursery, horticulture, or agricultural environment
- Strong technical knowledge of operating and maintaining irrigation systems (hydraulics, pumps, controllers, and fertigation)
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Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve irrigation issues
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
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Knowledge of water management and plant nutrition
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Certificate III in Irrigation or equivalent (preferred)
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Nursery Crop Experience (highly regarded)
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Strong communication and team leadership skills
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A valid driver’s license
- Full, unrestricted Australian working rights
ABOUT US
Driscoll’s Australia is an exciting joint venture company owned by Costa Group - Australia’s leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce and Driscoll’s (USA) – the world’s market leader in berries. Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll’s Australia supplies year round delicious, branded berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by our joint venture partners breeding programs. Since our inception we have successfully achieved significant yearly growth and market share, enabling us to become the market leader in our category.
BENEFITS
Want to join Driscoll’s? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:
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Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks’ pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
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Mentoring and Coaching: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
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Employee Reward and Recognition: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
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Annual Health Program: Seasonal flu shots onsite
- Study Leave: Support your educational pursuits
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!
Employee benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, please visit our website to learn more about accessing our benefits as a Driscoll’s employee.
Experience the Driscoll’s difference. Apply now to connect with our friendly team and learn more about the exceptional employee experience at Driscoll’s.
