Company & Location
ELMTREE SERVICES PTY LTD – Bacchus Marsh VIC
Job Type
Permanent position | Full time position
Salary
$76,515 per annum plus superannuation.
Job Description
Tripod Farmers is one of Australia's largest salad and lettuce producers with farms in Western Melbourne, Gippsland and the Sunraysia region. Tripod Services Pty Ltd is seeking a full‑time qualified Agricultural Technician for our salad produce farms in Bacchus Marsh and Boisdale in regional Victoria.
Responsibilities
* Drive technical programs relating to produce health to ensure contractual standards and output are met.
* Work with our farm managers and agronomists to assess soil characteristics of Tripod sites, determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies.
* Collect, analyse and interpret plant and soil data samples to assist in decision making for site nutrition and pest/disease management.
* Provide advice, training and technical support and services on technology solutions for our on‑site agronomy and quality assurance laboratory.
* Install, program, test, repair and maintain advanced agriculture technology and equipment used in our on‑site agronomy and quality assurance laboratory.
* Advise farm managers on pathogen management, pest reduction, and nutrition management.
* Ensure a high level of compliance with Health and Safety requirements at all times.
Qualifications
* Relevant Diploma in Agronomy or Horticulture Production.
* At least 12 months of work experience in the agriculture industry.
* Excellent communication and time management skills.
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