Irrigation Technician

Darwin, Australia

Reference: 6914243

Irrigation Technician - Multiple Roles

Working @ City of Darwin benefits:

  • Fashionable outfit - steel cap boots and hi vis uniform
  • 6 weeks annual leave and 17.5% leave loading
  • Monthly RDO and team BBQ's
  • Good job security + 12% superannuation
  • Full time position with regular set hours
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Training incentives
  • And of course, joining a fantastic crew!

Assistant Irrigation Technician Level 1A ($61,287.59 per year)

To be considered for this role you must:

  • General Construction Industry - White Card
  • C Class Drivers Licence - ability to obtain MR (18 - 24 months)

Irrigation Technician Level 1 ($64,100.70 per year)

For appointment at this level, you must additionally hold:

  • Medium Rigid (MR) Licence
  • Certificate II in Irrigation or equivalent qualification and / or minimum of 2 (two) years relevant experience in commercial irrigation systems

Irrigation Technician Level 2 ($67,736.67 per year)

For appointment at this level, you must additionally hold:

  • Medium Rigid (MR) Licence
  • Certificate III in Irrigation or equivalent qualification and / or minimum of 3 (three) years relevant experience in commercial irrigation systems
  • Demonstrated experience of coaching others in job skills
  • Work Zone Traffic Management 2 & 3

For further information regarding these positions please contact Vincent Lehane on 0484 271 059 during standard working hours.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

We want to hear about YOU! Applications close Friday 14 August 2026.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.


Applications Close: 14 Aug 2026


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