Melbourne, VIC (field-based, with travel to Victorian council sites)|Full-time, Permanent|Salary: Competitive, based on experienceAbout Centratech SystemsCentratech Systems (CTS) was founded in Melbourne in **** to tackle two problems facing Australian councils and land managers: water scarcity and rising energy costs.
What began as a one-technician, one-truck irrigation business has grown into a team delivering wireless monitoring and control solutions across irrigation, pumping, filtration, and field lighting.CTS's primary customers are local councils across Australia, who rely on the business to design, install, commission, and support central control systems for parks, sports grounds, golf courses, and open space, primarily on Motorola/Mottech IRRInet and ICC Pro platforms.
CTS is also the team behind Fieldmouse, a newer open-protocol IoT monitoring and control platform extending this expertise into race clubs, mining services, and municipal water infrastructure.The RoleWe're looking for an experienced Irrigation Central Control Technician to join our Victorian team, replacing a long-serving team member.
You'll provide installation, configuration, and both in office and remote (online) support for council central control systems across Victoria, working closely with council staff, open space contractors, and the wider CTS technical team.This is a hands-on, client-facing role for someone who's equally comfortable in the field commissioning a pump station as they are training a council client on the software, or troubleshooting a system remotely.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, and commission irrigation central control systems (primarily Motorola/Mottech IRRInet and ICC Pro) for council and commercial clientsProvide ongoing field and remote/online maintenance, fault-finding,



and support to existing Victorian council clientsManage day-to-day relationships with council clients and their open space contractors, ensuring agreed KPIs and service levels are metSupport pump station and pumping control operation and maintenance, including basic filtration systemsManage and administer web-based central control platforms, and train council staff and end users on their useCarry out change-outs and upgrades of existing central control installationsContribute to project management of larger commercial and council irrigation installations, including pump control integrationMaintain accurate maintenance records and prepare client-facing service reportsWhat You'll BringSubstantial experience in the irrigation industry, ideally including several years specifically on Motorola/Mottech Central Control (IRRInet, ICC Pro, or IMS) installation, configuration, and supportDemonstrated experience supporting council or large-scale commercial irrigation clients, including managing multiple sites/clients against KPIsWorking knowledge of pump station operation and control, and basic filtration systemsConfidence managing web-based software platforms and training non-technical end usersStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, both on-site and remoteA current driver's licence and willingness to travel to sites across VictoriaDesirable (nice to have)SCADA and/or Modbus integration experienceVariable Speed Drive (VSD) configuration experience (e.g. ABB, Grundfos)Experience with stormwater harvesting, disinfection, or sewage treatment systemsManufacturer training/certification with Toro, Rain Bird or Motorola central control systemsFormal irrigation or horticulture qualifications (e.g. Certificate II/III Irrigation, Diploma of Horticulture)White Card, confined spaces, or relevant machinery operation ticketsExposure to IoT devices, cloud platforms, or control panel fabrication
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📌 Irrigation Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 CentraTech Systems
📍 Melbourne