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An Irrigation Field Officer operates and maintains irrigation supply systems for a range of industries. You might set up new irrigation systems or carry out servicing on existing irrigation equipment. Irrigation Field Officers might diagnose and repair faults or provide advice to customers on suitable irrigation systems.
Irrigation Field Officers should have excellent attention to detail and must be able to use their skills in a range of circumstances. It’s important you can communicate well and work as part of a team. Irrigation Field Officers must have strong analytical abilities and be good at problem solving. You’ll spend a lot of time outdoors and may have to travel to different locations for your work.
There is one course available for people who want to become an Irrigation Field Officer.
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Learn how to operate and maintain irrigation supply systems with the NWP30219 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Irrigation Water Supply). This nationally recognised qualification begins with essential WHS, on-the-job safety, and environmental standards. You’ll then gain irrigation technical skills in the following areas: rural irrigation and domestic delivery systems, water diversion systems, rural water supply meters, automated channel regulators, rural irrigation assets, drainage operations, water delivery schedules, water distribution operations. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, irrigation competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Irrigation Field Officer generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen an increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 29,400 people working in this area in Australia and many of them specialise as an Irrigation Field Officer. Irrigation Field Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as an Irrigation Field Officer interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Irrigation Water Supply). You’ll develop technical abilities in areas including rural irrigation and domestic delivery systems, rural water supply meters, automated channel regulators, rural irrigation assets, drainage operations, water delivery schedules and water distribution operations.
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