Job description

T.T Tran & V.L Tran & VL Tran Family 3 Wiebbe Hayes Lane Geraldton, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 6530

Full Time Irrigation Designer Salary $85,000 - $90,000 (plus superannuation)

Summary The Irrigation Designer is responsible for the planning, design, analysis, and continuous improvement of irrigation infrastructure across the business's agricultural and greenhouse operations. The position focuses on developing efficient and sustainable irrigation solutions that support crop production requirements, maximise water-use efficiency, and contribute to the long-term performance of the business's farming operations.

Working closely with management, contractors, suppliers, and operational personnel, the Irrigation Designer provides technical expertise in irrigation system design, hydraulic assessment, infrastructure development, and water management planning. The role plays a key part in supporting business expansion, irrigation innovation, environmental sustainability, and the ongoing optimisation of water distribution systems across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess land conditions, crop requirements, greenhouse layouts, soil characteristics, and available water resources to determine irrigation infrastructure requirements.
• Design irrigation systems including drip irrigation, fertigation networks, filtration systems, pumping arrangements, and automated irrigation solutions for greenhouse and open-field farming operations.
• Prepare irrigation layouts, hydraulic calculations, technical drawings, equipment specifications, and material schedules to support irrigation infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical oversight and design support during the installation, commissioning, and testing of irrigation infrastructure to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Evaluate existing irrigation systems and develop recommendations for upgrades, modifications, and expansion projects to improve water distribution and operational efficiency.
• Liaise with management, contractors, suppliers, and consultants regarding irrigation equipment selection, project requirements, and infrastructure development.
• Perform hydraulic assessments and analyse irrigation system performance to optimise water-use efficiency, system reliability, and crop productivity.
• Assess water source capacity, storage infrastructure, distribution networks, and future production requirements to support sustainable water management strategies.
• Research and recommend water-saving technologies, automation systems, moisture monitoring solutions, and other innovations that support efficient irrigation practices.
• Provide technical guidance and irrigation design support to management and operational personnel regarding irrigation infrastructure and system performance.
• Review irrigation operational data, water usage trends, and performance reports to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop technical recommendations for irrigation system optimisation, infrastructure enhancement, and long-term water management initiatives.
• Ensure irrigation designs and associated activities comply with environmental requirements, workplace health and safety obligations, and relevant water management standards.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation including design drawings, hydraulic calculations, specifications, project records, and infrastructure plans.
• Prepare reports relating to irrigation performance, infrastructure planning, water efficiency initiatives, and future irrigation development opportunities.

Assessment Criteria – Qualification, Work Experience and Skills

• A qualification in a relevant field or at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing irrigation systems within agricultural, greenhouse, horticultural, or farming environments.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation design principles, hydraulic calculations, water distribution systems, pumps, filtration systems, and automated irrigation technologies.
• Ability to prepare irrigation layouts, technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Knowledge of water management practices, irrigation efficiency, and sustainable agricultural production.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for system improvement.
• Ability to liaise effectively with management, contractors, suppliers, and operational personnel.
• Good organisational, communication, and technical reporting skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety, environmental compliance, and sustainable farming practices.

Applications open on 19 June 2026 and close on 19 July 2026.

Please send your CV to info@businessnest.com.au. Please include the job role title in your email.