Scheme Operator
Devonport, Tasmania
ABOUT US
Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd is a State-owned Company that develops, owns and operates irrigation schemes in Tasmania, in accordance with sound commercial practice, to facilitate the expansion of agricultural production in the State.
Tasmanian Irrigation owns and operates 19 irrigation schemes across the state, along with additional inherited infrastructure. Tasmanian Irrigation’s promise to our irrigator customers is to “provide irrigators reliable and consistent water at the lowest sustainable price while responsibly and sustainably managing our water resources, scheme assets and the environment.”
The Company also oversees development of irrigation schemes, funded through a unique public / private partnership model.
Tasmanian Irrigation now oversees 26,000 individual infrastructure assets with a replacement value of approximately $500 million and has the capacity to deliver more than 151,000 megalitres of irrigation water each year.
All schemes developed and operated by Tasmanian Irrigation are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, have strong community endorsement, are designed to last at least 100 years and deliver water at an average reliability of more than 95 per cent per annum.
ABOUT THE ROLE
TI is seeking a Scheme Operator to manage, operate and maintain the Dial Blyth Irrigation Scheme on a permanent full-time basis. The Scheme Operator is required to:
- Monitor, control and maintain irrigation distribution in accordance with the trading rules and contractual obligations with irrigators.
- Inspect, maintain and clean scheme infrastructure in accordance with operation manuals.
- Maintain scheme budgets and assist in budget development for future years.
- Undertake and document meter reads, dam safety activities and environmental compliance monitoring.
- Capture data and provide accurate timely reports as required.
- Work collaboratively with all irrigators and TI team members.
- Be physically fit for an active outdoor role.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
The ideal applicant will have a good understanding of the agriculture industry along with excellent communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills. You will need strong technological skills, with experience across a range of computer applications, along with the drive and initiative to work independently. A driver’s licence and a trade background is essential and previous experience in the water/irrigation industry will be highly regarded.
WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN
You will have the opportunity to influence the organisation’s future growth which will make a visible impact right across Tasmania. With a positive and high-performance culture, you will be part of an organisation that will value you and support your future development.
Some of the benefits our people enjoy include:
- Competitive remuneration package;
- Diverse range of equipment and work locations;
- Gym membership discounts;
- Private health corporate discounts;
- Flexible working arrangements (will vary depending upon the role);
- Health and Wellbeing Program
- Tailored personal and professional development opportunities; and
- Employee Assistance Program access.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested applicants that meet the qualification and experience requirements as outlined in the position description are encouraged to apply via the Seek platform only.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
- Why you are interested in this position;
- What relevant experience and qualifications you have; and
- Why you think you’d be great for this role.
To obtain the position description for this role, visit the Career Opportunities page on TI’s website www.tasmanianirrigation.com.au or if you have any questions relating to the above position you
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received.