Mixed Production Farm - Irrigation/Water Distribution Worker

Job Title: Mixed Production Farm - Irrigation / Water Distribution Worker
Work type: Full-time shift worker. 6 days on 3 Days off
Number of positions: 2
Employer: Ord Irrigation Cooperative (OIC)
Employer ABN: 33 187 175 858
Location: Kununurra, Western Australia
Remuneration: AUD $65,000 to AUD $75,000 commensurate with skills and experience.
Ord Irrigation Cooperative (OIC), an organisation that is owned by the East Kimberley farmers, supply water to crop and livestock production areas in the East Kimberley. We are seeking hard-working and flexible Mixed Production Farm Irrigation Worker to perform various routine manual labour tasks associated with irrigation and water delivery.
Duties:
•Report daily to management of OIC who report monthly to the Board of OIC (the East Kimberley Farmers).
•Operate water distribution systems.
•Maintain irrigation infrastructure including clearing trash and repairing storm damage.
•Operate machinery and equipment to deliver water and conduct maintenance of irrigation channels to East Kimberly farms.
•Read meters and measure irrigation supply.
•Apply pesticides/herbicides.
•General manual labour tasks.
•Be actively involved in WHS and adhere to safe work practices at all times.
Essential:
•Highly organised with good communication skills.
•Class C Drivers licence.
•General trade and maintenance skills.
•Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of suitable work Visa.
Desirable:
•ChemCert licence or willing to obtain.
•HR licence.
•Experience with Dethridge wheel, flumegates, water meters.
Other information:
-Water Distribution Officers predominantly work in Kununurra however are expected to service locations around OIC’s infrastructure across the Ord River Valley. The climate is extreme, often exceeding 400C with high humidity. Applicants must be fit to work in these conditions.
-Drug and alcohol testing may be conducted by OIC with zero tolerance for intoxication at any time.
-Only candidates with a genuine commitment to full time employment need apply.
How to apply:
Send an email to ***************@gmail.com with the subject line ‘Mixed Production Farm Irrigation Worker application’. Include a Resume, Cover Letter and contact details for two references. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications close 20/3/24.