Irrigationist Assistant for Arkle Farms

Our Client ARKLE FARMS (OPERATIONS) PTY LTD ABN – 64 631 009 482 – Located in Munglinup, WA is seeking a Full-time Irrigationist Assistant position for between $70,000 - $80,000 a year.

Arkle Farms is major farming enterprise based in Western Australia and owned by the Cowan family. It operates a mixed farming enterprise, comprising broadacre cropping, an Angus stud and a commercial sheep flock, across four farms - Bedford Harbour (to the west of Esperance), Varley Farms (at Lake Varley), Coronet Hill (to the east of Esperance) and Gregmaun (near Lake King). The Group manages 36,600 arable hectares. The Cowan family’s philosophy is to build a highly sustainable and productive farming enterprise applying regenerative farming techniques appropriate to the properties it manages. While the near-term focus is on broadacre cropping and large-scale, non-intensive livestock farming, Arkle will seek to further optimise its operations and broaden its revenue base by expanding its existing agricultural activities, including the potential to improve the efficiency of its land use by introducing tree crops and horticultural crops.

Duties will include:
• Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system
• Implement and irrigation-related program
• Schedule irrigations
• Select and manage pumping systems for irrigation
• Interpret and apply irrigation designs
• Supervise irrigation system installations
• Supervise irrigation maintenance
• Operation and maintenance of the irrigation systems
• Responsible for irrigation installation projects
• Maintain accurate records of programs
• Following irrigation schedules and ensuring water systems and growth are at optimum function
• General tractor work and machinery operation

It is essential you possess the following:
• Hands on and show of commitment
• 5+ years irrigation experience
• Mechanically minded and exceptional problem-solving skills
• Horticultural knowledge and practical experience
• Highly energetic and proactive
• Calm under pressure and highly competent
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Well organised, methodical and timely