Irrigation Technician

The Role

Play a vital role in effectively keeping the Town's Parks and Open Spaces irrigated!

Reporting to the Leading Hand - Irrigation, this hands-on role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems and making a visible impact on the community. As an Irrigation Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the Town's irrigation infrastructure across parks, ovals, sports grounds, landscaped areas and community facilities.

In this role, you will:

• Assist with daily irrigation maintenance programs and reporting requirements
• Perform scheduled testing, maintenance and repairs to irrigation systems
• Safely operate plant and equipment in accordance with operational requirements
• Maintain high service standards across the Town's irrigation network
• Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures
• Accurately maintain records and corporate documentation

As part of the Irrigation Team, you will work across a diverse range of community assets, including sporting fields, neighbourhood parks, public open spaces, landscaped streetscapes and key town entry statements. You will gain experience working with both centrally controlled and standalone irrigation systems, helping to ensure the Town's green spaces remain safe, attractive and well-maintained for residents and visitors to enjoy.

If you're passionate about irrigation, enjoy working outdoors, are passionate about problem-solving and take pride in making a visible difference in the community, we'd love to hear from you.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

• Demonstrated experience or formal qualification in the design, installation and maintenance of commercial irrigation/park management systems
• Experience with re-use water
• White Card
• National Police Clearance
• Current 'C' class drivers licence
• Rights to work in Australia

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

• 9-day working fortnight (Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• 12% Superannuation - with a co-contribution scheme of up to 14%
• Wellness program (includes free gym membership, access to pools and $300 wellness card issued upon successful completion of 6-month probationary period)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Salary Packaging Scheme - Increase your take-home pay
• Social Club
• Paid parental leave

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention "Confidential Advertised Vacancy" either by:

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721

Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six-month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact our Recruitment Team via .au

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close 11:30pm Thursday 3rd September 2026

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.