Irrigation Manager | Permanent Cropping | Drip Irrigation Systems

We are seeking an irrigation expert with experience across permanent cropping systems such as tree nuts, vineyards, citrus, or similar horticultural operations, who can bring transferable irrigation knowledge and a passion for continuous improvement.

The Irrigation Manager leads and coordinates all irrigation operations across large-scale nut orchards, ensuring efficient water use, reliable system performance, and alignment with crop requirements through monitoring, scheduling, and troubleshooting. The role also contributes to capital projects, maintains compliance and records, collaborates closely with orchard teams, and drives continuous improvement in irrigation systems and practices.

As our business is widespread and continues to grow, we currently have opportunities in our southern locations, based inregional New South Wales — inPallamallawa (near Moree) and in theRiverina.

Degree or certificate in Agronomy or 5+ years irrigation experience.

ChemCert

Knowledge of horticultural tree crops.

Ability to supervise and train employees – organising, prioritising and scheduling work assignments

Ability to communicate effectively & exhibit efficiency and commitment to work to strict deadlines

Knowledge of field machinery, intensive horticultural operations, crop maintenance and crop hygiene

Ability to meet KPI’s and complete cost reporting

Robust knowledge of WHS

Ability to induct and train staff

Understanding of Integrated Pest Management

Valid driver’s licence

What we are offering

- A tool of trade vehicle and potential on farm housing
- Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate
- Potential sponsorship opportunity
- An affordable, country lifestyle - Our orchards are located in Pallamallawa near Moree and in the Riverina, NSW.

Get to Know Us

Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lie at the heart of our values.

Growth mindset

We challenge ourselves and each other to never be standing still, we consistently strive to do things better.





Empowered -

We relish the opportunity to enrich and enlarge our roles, gripping autonomy and freedoms that matter.

Resilient

We approach all challenges with positivity and determination, viewing every setback as temporary and surmountable.

Connected

We are united around a shared purpose and never hesitate to support people in other parts of the business to be successful.

Humble

We are dedicated to serving each other and always put the team first.

We Invest in You

- To develop your skills and safety knowledge - we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses.
- Build a long-term career in Horticulture
- Career development opportunities - 80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internally in our fast-growing business.
- Exceptional job security - our size and scope and long-term investment horizon provide opportunities for rewarding, long-term careers.
- And so much more!
- Attractive SW Paid Parental Leave Policy - we support our new parents with an attractive SW Paid Parental Leave policy that supports both eligible primary and secondary carers.
- The People’s Pantry - we provide a pantry of food items available to you when you need a little something to keep you going.
- Feel supported at work - we understand that sometimes "life-happens" and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally.

Duties include but are not limited to

Support and setting up programs in the MAIT irrigation management system for irrigation scheduling.





Irrigation repairs - identification of the best solution and assistance with sourcing of contractors and service providers.

Compilation of irrigation system maintenance programs and monitoring of timely and successful execution thereof including water fulfilment.

Pump and filter troubleshooting.

Undertakes daily monitoring of crops for plant development and growth.

Monitors all fertigation and irrigation records to ensure programs are being followed correctly.

Liaises with Orchard Manager’s concerning when irrigation is required. Co-ordinates necessary irrigation maintenance and capital work as well as overseeing training and relevant document completion.

Chemical dosing and fertigation - monitoring calibration of pumps and accuracy of application rates.

Fulfill reporting responsibilities as required.

Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the business to ensure efficient operation of growing operations.

What You Should Know About Our Operations

Our business is widespread, growing walnuts and almonds in the Riverina Region in New South Wales, pecans in Moree andmacadamias, avocados, mangoes in Bundaberg, Queensland. In addition to fruit and nut growing, we also operate apiaries located in Temora, Nowra and Dubbo.

Off the paddock, we operatenut processing and packing facilities in Leeton, Toowoomba and Bundaberg as well as fruit packing and processing in Bundaberg. In addition, our shared services teams (Finance, Sales, ESG, Safety and People & Culture) are located across all of our sites as well as the Brisbane, Melbourne and Griffith offices.

At Stahmann Webster, we are committed to the planet and the people we serve. Through research, innovation, and technology we strive to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices throughout all of our operations.

Read more about our ESG Commitment on our website:

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at**@stahmannwebster.com.au .

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📌 Irrigation Manager - Pallamallawa NSW
🏢 Stahmann Webster
📍 Pallamallawa