Careers with CICL

Find out more about joining the Coleambally Irrigation team.

 
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Positions Vacant


To apply for the positions advertised above please complete the following application form:

Application Form

CICL often has opportunities for people with engineering or information systems experience. If you are interested in reaching out to CICL about what opportunities may arise please contact Human Resources via HR@colyirr.com.au

CICL aspires to attract and retain the best people to our organisation.

We have approximately 40 employees from diverse professions and trades. Our employees hold both full-time and part-time positions. We also employ a number of casuals to assist with our maintenance program. Our office is regionally located in Coleambally, a small, friendly township in the NSW Riverina.

Examples of the skills found in our business are:

 
  • Water operations and distribution

  • Finance, accounting and administration

  • Information technology and systems

  • Customer service

  • Environmental Science

  • Project management

  • Engineering civil maintenance and construction

  • Mechanical trades

  • Human Resources

  • GIS analysis

  • Weed control


Scholarship opportuniTY

Applications close 31st October 2025

Looking at a career in Engineering or Information Technology or Agricultural Science or Environmental Science or Finance and Communications?               

Need Funds for Study? 

Want to complete your study with a job lined up after graduation?

Coleambally Irrigation Cooperative Ltd (CICL) in conjunction with the Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point is offering a scholarship for students studying Engineering or Information Technology or Agricultural Science or Environmental Science or Finance and Communications in 2026.  The students need not necessarily be in the first year of their course.

The students would apply for a Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point education grant for 2026 and if successful in being awarded a CICL Grant Latta Scholarship will be funded by CICL on the following basis:

If the recipient is a first-year student, they will receive $6000 for that year, increasing to $9000 per year for the remainder of the course.

If the recipient is a second (3rd or 4th) Year student, they will receive $9000 for that year and per year for the remainder of the course.

The recipient will receive their scholarship funds through Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point on the provision of invoices or receipts for expenses relating to their study – for example, accommodation, texts, specialist equipment, travel …

The recipient would be required to work for CICL for a period of time during the main summer and winter vacations each year.  They would be paid for this work. They would be required to work for CICL post- graduation for a period the same as their years of study (dependent on whether they receive the scholarship from year one.)  If the recipient chose not to work for CICL, or leave during this time   they would be required to refund the scholarship or a portion thereof.

The recipient can study at any University he/she chooses. The student would be required to make satisfactory progress throughout the course.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact CEF member Elaine Clarke on 0429366270  cefcoleambally@gmail.com or Penny Sheppard 0427549157 ppshep@bigpond.com

For information on CICL contact, Alison Hayes on 02 6954 4003 or at hr@colyirr.com.au

Benefits

CICL offers its employees a range of benefits

Performance incentives

We offer a financial incentive for your hard work
and dedication with an annual incentive scheme.

Salary sacrifice schemes

You can utilise salary sacrifice and
remote area salary packaging.

Family leave

Our leave provisions support you
and your family.

Professional development

We support career progression and
professional development.

Supported study

We support approved
external study.

Flexible employment

We support flexible
arrangements.

Uniforms

Permanent staff have access to a
generous uniform allowance.

Keeping you healthy

We offer annual influenza vaccinations, regular skin
checks, hearing checks and a wellness program.

Employee Assistance Program

Gain access to independent assistance through Hear2Talk if you ever need.

Opportunities for students

 

Vacation work for university students

CICL provides support for our young local talent and encourages city based students to the region by providing vacation work for university students. Over the past few years, Coleambally Irrigation has provided vacation work experience in a range of vocational areas, such as Engineering, Environmental, Information Systems and Business/Finance.

Work experience for high school students

CICL continues to work with local high schools to support the growth of local young people. Work experience opportunities for high school students are offered across a range of disciplines.

For more information, reach out today!