Irrigation

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Irrigation Assistant

Irrigation Assistants install and maintain irrigation systems across various settings, specialising in agriculture or sports grounds while providing technical support and advice.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Irrigation Technician

An Irrigation Technician installs and maintains irrigation systems for gardens and parks, performing repairs and adjustments as needed.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Irrigation Specialist

An Irrigation Specialist customises, installs, and maintains irrigation systems for parks, gardens, and private residences while providing client consultations and advice.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in irrigation

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC30921

Certificate III in Landscape Construction
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Garden Designer Landscape Labourer
Landscape Manager Arborist Trainee Climbing Arborist Arborist Greenkeeper Irrigation Assistant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Garden Designer Landscape Labourer Landscape Manager Arborist Trainee Climbing Arborist Arborist Greenkeeper Irrigation Assistant + 6 more
AHC50422

Diploma of Horticulture Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Head Gardener Park Manager Horticulturalist
Irrigation Specialist Wildlife Carer Vineyard Manager Winemaker Aquaculture Manager Conservation Manager Planning Officer Landscape Manager Greenkeeper Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Renewable Energy Tradesperson Irrigation Water Supervisor Irrigation Field Officer Water Networks Operator Agricultural Technician Forestry Supervisor Geographer Wildlife Management Officer Wildlife Conservator Conservation Researcher Council Maintenance Worker Agricultural Economist Geochemist Palaeontologist Plant Scientist Plant Biologist
+ 27 more
AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson Park Manager Kennel Hand Animal Shelter Attendant Head Gardener Wildlife Carer Waste Management Officer Footpath Sweeper Vineyard Manager Winemaker Conservation Manager Landscape Manager Arborist Trainee Climbing Arborist Arborist Greenkeeper Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Irrigation Field Officer Water Networks Operator Agricultural Technician Geographer Wildlife Management Officer Wildlife Conservator Conservation Researcher Council Maintenance Worker Forestry Manager Plant Scientist Plant Biologist
+ 29 more
AHC40422

Certificate IV in Horticulture
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Technician Head Gardener Horticulturalist
Gardener Irrigation Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Technician Head Gardener Horticulturalist Gardener Irrigation Specialist + 2 more
AHC50320

Diploma of Production Horticulture
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agricultural Manager
Irrigation Technician Irrigation Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agricultural Manager Irrigation Technician Irrigation Specialist + 2 more
CPC40920

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $15,420
  • Completed Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Drainer Gasfitter Pipelayer
Hydraulic Designer Irrigation Assistant Roof Plumber
+ 3 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Drainer Gasfitter Pipelayer Hydraulic Designer Irrigation Assistant Roof Plumber + 3 more

Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $29,616
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Scientist Agronomist
Irrigation Assistant Farmer Animal Scientist Livestock Manager Plant Scientist Plant Biologist Plant Physiologist Plant Pathologist Crop Scientist
+ 9 more
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